Film City Urbanism in India: Hyderabad, from Princely City to Global City, 1890–2000

Key Points

• The research aims to explore how cinema influenced the transformation of Hyderabad from a princely city to a global city.
• Literary analysis of C. Yamini Krishna's book
• Examination of historical context between cinema and urban development
• Case studies highlighting the impact of cinema on Hyderabad's cultural landscape
• Illustrates the reciprocal relationship between cinema and urban development in Hyderabad
• Highlights changes in cultural practices and urban identity due to film industry
• Documents the evolution of Hyderabad's urban landscape from 1890 to 2000 influenced by cinematic growth