The birth of Bollywood movies

Forever Ago

American Public Media

Kids & Family, History, Education For Kids

4.4 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Millions of people around the world love to watch the magical, musical, dance-filled films from India. The industry is nicknamed Bollywood. And its roots go back over 100 years, to a silent, black and white movie made by a man named Dadasaheb Phalke. Join Joy and co-host Senna as they explore the life of this pioneering filmmaker, while excavating an ancient video rental store. Plus a binge-worthy First Things First!

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0:00.0	Explorers Log, Joy Dolo, Captain of the Forever Ago here, with my trusty companion Senna.
0:10.0	We're entering the ancient ruins of a long-forgotten civilization.
0:20.0	We're making this recording to share what we find on this dark and dangerous journey
0:25.6	in case we don't return.
0:28.0	That's right.
0:28.9	We've traveled long and far by plane, ship, rollerblade, pogo stick, hopscotch, bicycle,
0:36.6	unicycle.
0:37.8	Did I mention rollerblade?
0:39.0	And two stops on the metro, all in search of this legendary location.
0:45.5	Now that we've found it, we shall explore.
0:49.3	Torchers of Blaze.
0:51.6	Actually, these are glow sticks.
0:53.3	Stepping lightly so as not to disturb the shaky ground.
0:57.0	That's why I'm in my bunny slippers.
0:59.0	Hop, hop, hop.
1:01.2	Pen in hand, taking notes of the ancient artifacts we find.
1:05.8	Oh, this isn't a pen.
1:07.4	It's a twizzler.
1:09.3	Was I supposed to bring a pen?
1:10.7	Salli. Who knows what one just will discover?
1:14.3	Uh, excuse me? Lady with the bunny slippers and glow stick? No eating candy in here. You'll get the
1:21.2	shelf sticky. E Gads, a citizen of this forgotten realm. And he's alive! Of course I'm alive.
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