Using the "signature" narrative attributes of Indian cinema as a reference, discuss whether they make it a "unique" world cinema. Comparing Indian cinema with other cinemas from around the world it is evident that narrative attributes are one of the key components that contribute to the reputation of Indian cinema as "unique world cinema". Indian cinema distinguishes itself from other world film styles through a number of aspects, including its approach to aesthetic elements, such as camera angles and acting methods, as well as its integration of singing and dancing. To further explore the proposed explanations for its unique narrative characteristics, I will examine the history behind certain aspects of Indian cinema and how they developed. In addition to this, I will compare and contrast the cinematic components of Western and Indian cinema, including plot development, character/actor attributes, and the origins of song and dance. I will also examine the role played by historical and mythical tradition in the context of cinematic theme and examine several theories that explore the basis of narrative attributes that make Indian cinema unlike any other. Indian film is known for its highly expressive acting, which encompasses a wide range of emotions often in very short time spans. Indeed, often called "masala", many Indian films cannot be classified under one general genre as is commonly done with Western films due to the variety of emotions and genre categories included in a single film (Dudrah 2006: 49). . "The rapidity of the transition from one to the other, which to a Western eye may seem unlikely, is a sign of a director's ability to include something for everyone while keeping the film... middle of the paper... ...the focus that the Hindu religion places on sight and the eye, and how the viewer is able to experience the scene in a more intimate way by having the opportunity to see through the gazes of the various characters (Lutgendorf: 2006 : 232- 233).Conclusion, taking a deeper analysis of some of the key narrative attributes of Indian cinema, it is evident that these are the characteristics that make it a "unique" world cinema and by contrasting it with Western cinema, it is possible to make sense of the way in which features such as singing, dancing or camera operations have been incorporated into the artistic craft with a distinctive approach to emotional display, plot, inclusion of mythical and religious topics and a number of other attributes, Indian cinema maintains its reputation as a "unique" world cinema"..