What distinguishes commercial cinema from parallel cinema?

S Venkateshwari
What distinguishes commercial cinema from parallel cinema?
There is a big difference between parallel cinema and commercial cinema. The main purpose of commercial cinema, which we commonly know as bollywood films, is to entertain the audience. These films are made in such a way that the audience is happy after watching them, laughs and gets away from their real world for two hours. These films usually have songs, dance, action, and big stories. The story of the film usually has romance between the hero and heroine, some big conflict, and in the end everything becomes fine. In this, glamour and show-off are given a lot of attention, so that the person watching the film can have a fun experience.
On the other hand, the purpose of parallel cinema is somewhat different. In this cinema, filmmakers try to show the real society and its problems. These films are not made only for entertainment, but also draw attention to the deeper issues of the society. Such as poverty, discrimination, inequalities, and politics.
Parallel cinema films are based on reality and the characters and events depicted in it are closer to real life. These films often present the truth without any pretense, where there is no glamour or pomp. Here the filmmakers try to show the real picture of the society, so that the audience thinks about the issues that exist in real life.

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