The Song of the Road, a Bengali novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, was the source material for Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray.

Regional cinema in India refers to films produced in languages other than Hindi, the official language of the country.

Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is renowned for its unique storytelling style and its vibrant musical traditions.

Jana Natya Manch is a theater movement known for its focus on experimental and contemporary forms of theater.

Umrao Jaan Ada, a novel by Mirza Hadi Ruswa, was adapted into the Marathi play Katyar Kaljat Ghusli and later into the Hindi film Umrao Jaan.

Bhand Pather is a regional language theater movement known for its focus on traditional and folk theater forms.

Nayakan: The Godfather, a novel by K. S. Venkataraman, was the source material for Nayakan, directed by Mani Ratnam.

Folk theater in India refers to theater that incorporates traditional and cultural elements, often rooted in local stories, myths, and legends.

Malayalam cinema, also known as Mollywood, is known for its distinct style of storytelling and its focus on social and political issues.

Jana Natya Manch is a theater movement known for its focus on political and social commentary.

Salaam Bombay!, a novel by S. Hussain Zaidi, was the source material for Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair.

Parallel cinema in India refers to films that are produced independently of the mainstream film industry and often explore social and cultural issues.

Bengali cinema, also known as Tollywood, is known for its distinct style of storytelling and its focus on realism.

Jana Natya Manch is a theater movement known for its focus on experimental and contemporary forms of theater.

Lagaan, a novel by Ashutosh Gowariker, was the source material for Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.