Does Film Play An Important Role On The Way People...

ABSTRACT: Religion often plays an important role in film, but does film play an important role in religion? Perhaps the better question is, â€Å"Does film play an important role in the way people understand religious concepts? And the answer to these questions is YES. Films or movies do play an important role in shaping the mind sets of people in a certain way. There are various traditions and beliefs that have been followed by Hindu Indians since ancient times. Also, many movies are made based on these customs and traditions which are mentioned below in the article. Also, religion is present. There are many religion-based movies made and these movies also receive a good response from the people. But, like a coin has two sides, similarly there are also negative effects of these. People also opposed to some parts of the movie made on it. But the main thing that they DO AFFECT the society. All this is included in this article. 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