Bollywood cinema has its roots in the early 20th century, with the first Indian film, "Raja Harishchandra," being released in 1913. The 1950s and 1960s are often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Bollywood, with films like "Mother India" (1957) and "Mughal-e-Azam" (1960) becoming classics. The 1970s and 1980s saw the rise of masala films, which combined elements of action, comedy, romance, and drama.