Masala Film

Actually the word Masala is the Synonym of the English word Spice. In subcontinent, various Masalas are used for bringing a different and delicious taste in cooking.In film, when various components are used to make a "popular commercial", film is called "Masala Film". This is almost similar to use Masalas in cooking.

Major characteristics of Masala Film:
1. Sex
2. Song
3. Dance
4. Melodrama
5. Stunts
6. Fights
7. Suspense
8. Love
9. Tragedy
10. Comedy
11. Happy Ending

How does Bollywood is different from Hollywood

Hollywood produces film from every aspects of our life. They make Horror, Sci-Fi, Western, Gangster, Musical, Combat, Horror, Biopic, romantic, Comedy. They also made some other kind of generic film like woman's film, children's film, and teen films. For making this film they give importance to script, story, history, technological aspects etc. Though the range of genre of Bollywood is not as diverse and widespread as Hollywood film, Bollywood film makers also make this types of films but what they do they song, dance, melodrama generate in their every film. So whatever the film they make it goes to the genre of Masala film. Bolywood gives more focus and highlights on Hero and Heroine. Glamour and Costumes are very attractive in Masala film, While glamour and costumes depends on the story in Hollywood. Masala films produce some hilarious actions to its viewers. Masala films go thru with full of suspense, but most of the time it ends with happy ending. While in Hollywood happy ending is not necessary. Hollywood makes big budget film. Though now a days Bollywood starts making big budget film, but budget is a big factor for Bollywood.

Significance of Songs in Masala Film

Actually in subcontinent songs and dance are the most attractive parts of the whole film. Song and dance bring lots of people in the hall. I can say as an example of Masala song "Kajra Re" from the film"Bunty Aur Bubbly". Most of the viewers of this film came to enjoy only this song. Audience eagerly waits for watching a song with dance. After seeing the song and dance they feel they utilized their money.


Some other significance of Songs in Masala film

1. It tells the story
2. Signifies the meaning of the story
3. Generates the desired emotions
4. Express moral messages
5. Express sexuality
6. Create the mood for participating in the various episodes
7. Great source of entertainment