The book is a chronicle of Bollywood, the Hindi film industry, from its inception with Raja Harishchandra in 1913 to its status as a major global entertainment force.

The book details the significant technological innovations and industry developments that have occurred over the decades, contributing to Bollywood's growth.

[1] The book follows a chronological structure, documenting each significant period and key milestones in the history of Hindi films.

Additionally, it examines the modern era characterized by high-budget productions that blend artistic and commercial elements.

"[3] Vikrant Kishore, in a paper on the evolution of heroine archetypes throughout Indian cinema, talks about the glamorization and appeal of sexualized Western-centric female leads, particularly after the 1960s when the medium of film was exiting its silent, black-and-white period.