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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
216
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction study in film history and biography explores a decade‑long collaboration between a visionary Indian filmmaker and his equally talented writer‑partner. It reveals how their shared creative bond shaped iconic dialogue, character, and storytelling within the bounds of commercial cinema. Targeted at film students, cinema enthusiasts, and readers of cinema studies curious about the making of classic Hindi films, the tone is insightful, affectionate, and respectful of the craft.
The content unfolds as a narrative‑driven tour through landmark projects, blending film analysis with behind‑the‑scenes detail. It’s enriched by archival materials and lively anecdotes that illuminate how dialogue and scenes were crafted, revised, and refined across a revered body of work that includes Aar Paar, Mr and Mrs 55, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.
What sets this work apart is the intimate portrait of two remarkable artists who inspired each other to push boundaries. Readers glimpse the writer’s craft through hundreds of love‑letter drafts, the surprising buffalo incident that connected Waheeda Rehman to the projects, and a director’s search for ambience on location. The writing blends scholarly rigor with human warmth, making cinema history feel immediate and relevant.
By the end, readers gain a nuanced appreciation of cinema history, a deeper respect for collaboration, and a renewed curiosity about how dialogue, direction, and performance come together to create movie magic.
Product Details
Author
Sathya Saran
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
216
Language
English
SKU
9780143416920
ISBN
9780143416920
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x1.52x19.79cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 255
₹ 44 Off