Dipali was a weekly illustrated film magazine published from Calcutta. It focused on news related to cinema and the film industry. It carried film reviews, news on domestic and international developments in the film industry, cinema timings, and essays on what a film or the industry itself ought to be. The editorial section advocated for government policies that would enhance the manufacture and production of film equipment in India. The essays in various issues of the magazine also discuss subjects such as nationalism, colonialism, provincialism, the malaria epidemic and the Second World War. Issues from 21 Jun 1940-21 Dec 1940.
Extent: 1 binder containing 25 issues.
Condition of original material: Fragile, termite-eaten, tiny holes, yellowing pages and some torn pages.
