Indian cinema is leveling up to the international level. The trends are modern yet depicting the Indian set up. There are skilled professionals who have taken cinematography to an elevated level. Film launches and promotions are eclectic happenings with careful research and marketing skills. The earlier trends in Indian cinema was more specifically related to the Indian audience but the recent incline is towards a global concept.

Parallel cinema is very much a reflection of the happenings in the society. Again this kind of cinema is also emerging to be a modern subject. There are actors who are willing to explore their skills in experimenting with bold and untouched subjects. Actors are going global by also accepting offers abroad. It is an idea to hold premiere shows abroad and releases are also designed to get the patronage of the NRI audience.

Music in Indian cinema has gained prominence. Details of the background score is of international value. The promos and teasers prior to release of a movie are slotted with television channels to attract the masses and spike their curiosity. Indian film makers enjoy the source from foreign flicks, though Indianising the concepts is an experts job. There are many aspiring talents who go through a perfect schedule of film grooming and mentoring which was not very much a trend in the past.

Again the slotting of a persona as a character artiste or a villain is no more typical. The adaptation to a particular role is done with much ease as actors and directors work with an open concept to achieve the demand of the role. The protagonist of a film is very much supported by other star cast and multi star casting is the latest phenomenon. The looks are chipper with much efforts on style and body image. The demand of the role for each film is indicated while presenting the script during the 'sittings' and the actor morphs beautifully into the mould. Film making is an intelligent activity and the digital technology as well acoustics requires constant updates. Job avenues are opening up in the field of animation and music industry. The competition is tough as the bar is high on perfection.

The passion in Indian cinema is well maintained with growing benefaction. The films are also Indian in terms of family bonding and virtues. Modern parallel cinema is bold, comedy is original, cult films are being conceptualized and there is a constant passion to improve. Foreign locales are being explored to create the 'never before' scenes and there is a certain crispness to the impression. Glamor goes full-on during the award functions with celebrity felicitation and performances.