Indian film has played a major role in the worldwide entertainment business for over fifty years. In many aspects, it has pioneered a style that is distinctly Indian and has piqued the imagination of people all over the world. However, over the last decade, Indian cinema has taken an interesting turn; many offbeat films have begun to emerge from all parts of the country, and the focus has shifted, especially since films like the Oscar-nominated Lagaan, the India-set Slumdog Millionaire, Udaan, and Masaan have grabbed headlines as films that have made a lot of noise on the awards circuit.