MUMBAI: CNN-IBN and IBN 7 have launched a new series titled Splendid 60: Six Decades of Cinema as a part of their celebration of 60 years of India's independence. It will be presented by Rajeev Masand on CNN-IBN at 10 pm and Amrapali Sharma on IBN 7 at 11 pm every Saturday.

The four-episode series will focus on the journey of Indian cinema along with some of the top filmmakers choosing their personal all-time favourite films of the last 60 years. The series will present special segments discussing - sexuality and the Hindi heroine, changing face of the Hindi film hero and growth of parallel cinema.

CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai said, "Six Decades of Cinema is an attempt to walk down memory lane and look at the most defining moments in Indian cinema. The viewers will thoroughly enjoy this recapitulation of one of their favourite pastimes."

IBN 7 managing editor Ashutosh said, "The progression of Indian cinema has been anything but linear. The industry is enormous with several linguistic spheres that together reflect the richness of Indian culture. Six Decades of Cinema will follow this journey step by step and showcase its most defining moments."