''1953: Key Events'''

* The state of Andhra Pradesh, merging the former Central Provinces and Telangana, is formed, with the cessation of the CPI-led insurrection. 

* Sheikh Abdullah, former Prime Minister of Kashmir, is arrested and imprisoned. Until 1975, Kashmir’s politics are largely determined by the central government. 

* The Sangeet Natak Akademi is launched to support and fund music and theatre; it is the first of the three autonomous institutions intended to channel government spending on the arts.

* [[Do Bigha Zameen]], showing the influence of Italian neo-realism, receives a special mention at Cannes (1954) and the Social Progress Award at Karlovy Vary. 

* [[Prabhat Studio]] ceases production. 

* [[Sharey Chuattar]], the first film starring [[Uttam Kumar]] and [[Suchitra Sen]]. 

* The Cinematograph Act is amended, extending the powers of various authorities to suspend exhibition of certificated films. 

* The Film Federation of India accepts an Advertisement Code. 

* The trade weekly Trade Guide (edited B. K. Adarsh) is started; it remains the main Hindi film trade paper. 

* Filmfare inaugurates its annual awards.