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Number of Pages
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Book Summary
This Is A Poetry-Rich Non-Fiction Collection That Gathers Fifty Years Of Hindi Cinema’S Lyric Writing. Its Central Theme Is The Craft Of Language—How Mood, Memory, And Meaning Fuse In Song—And It Speaks To Fans Of Hindi Cinema, Lovers Of Poetry, And Students Of Film Studies. The Tone Is Reflective, Inspiring, And Warmly Adventurous, Inviting Curious Readers To Slow Down And Listen Between The Lines.
This Collection Is A Carefully Curated Anthology That Pairs Iconic Lyrics With Rare Personal Anecdotes And Sketches From The Master Lyricist. Tracing A Fifty-Year Arc, It Weaves Psychological Depth With Nature-Inspired Imagery And Distinctive Spoken-Dialect Textures. Each Lyric Is Presented In Context To Illuminate How Mood, Memory, And Meaning Blend To Shape A Song, Offering A Cinematic Reading Experience You Can Mull Over Again And Again.
Reading Feels Intimate And Cinematic: The Pages Merge Poetry, Prose Notes, And Behind-The-Scenes Reflections That Invite Repeated Explorations. The Reader-Friendly Layout Makes Concepts Accessible, Guiding Newcomers And Devoted Listeners Alike To Notice How Language, Imagery, And Voice Illuminate Human Stories In Film. The Experience Emphasizes Reflective Engagement—Encouraging You To Hear The Music Between The Lines.
After Finishing, Readers Gain A Deeper Appreciation For Language, Imagery, And The Power Of Song To Illuminate Human Stories. The Collection Leaves A Sense Of Wonder And A Lasting Connection To The Artistry Behind Cinema’S Words, Encouraging Ongoing Curiosity And Thoughtful Listening.
Product Details
Author
Gulzar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
288
SKU
9780143418207
ISBN
9780143418207
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
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Gulzar, One Of India'S Great Towering Poets, Is Also An Acclaimed Screenwriter, Film Director And Lyricist. Gulzar Is One Of India'S Most Respected Scriptwriters And Directors And Has Been One Of The Most Popular Lyricists In Mainstream Hindi Cinema For Over Five Decades. One Of Contry'S Leading Poets, He Has Published A Number Of Poetry Anthologies And Collections Of Short Stories. He Is Also Regarded As One Of India'S Finest Writers For Children. A Member Of Indian Foreign Service, Pavan K. Varma Has Served In Moscow, In New York At The Indian Mission To The United Nations, In London, Where He Was Director Of The Nehru Centre And As India'S High Commissioner In Cyprus. Pavan K. Varma'S Books Include Ghalib: The Man, The Times, The Great Indian Middle Class, Being Indian And Becoming Indian, All Published By Penguin. He Has Also Translated Kaifi Azmi'S Selected Poems And Atal Bihari Vajpayee'S Poetry (21 Poems) Into English For Penguin. Gulzar Was Born As Sampooran Singh Kalra, And He Is A Indian Film Director, Lyricist, And Poet. Often Called Poet At Heart, Gulzar Began His Professional Life In The Movie Called Bandini In 1963 As A Lyricist. He Has Worked With Some Of The Biggest Names In The Indian Film Industry Like A R Rahman, R D Burman, And Vishal Bhardwaj. He Has Also Television Series’ And Movies Like Mausam And Aandhi. Gulzar Also Won The Dadasaheb Phalke Award , Which Is Considered To Be The Greatest Award In The World Of Indian Cinema. This Is Just One Of The Many Awards He Has Won, And He Has Also Won A Grammy And Academy Award. Pavan Varma Has Translated This Book.