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Number of Pages
176
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a candid, non-fiction memoir that unfolds as a personal voyage through the worlds of cinema, music, and literature. Its central aim is to explore how memories—shared with legendary filmmakers, musicians, and writers—shape a life in art. The intended reader is an adult with an interest in film history, creative collaboration, and intimate storytelling, and the emotional tone is warm, reflective, and occasionally playful.
The book presents its stories in a story-led, anecdotal voice, often anchored by rare photographs that bring the moments to life. It moves methodically through decades of Indian cinema and culture, highlighting how partnerships across disciplines fueled iconic works and lasting memories. The result is a reading experience that feels like a long, meaningful conversation with a seasoned creator.
For readers seeking accessible learning, the memoir offers concrete insights into the creative process, mentorship, and the shifting landscape of film and music. While it celebrates fame, the real focus is the craft—the conversations, collaborations, and daily rituals that produced lasting art—told in a way that feels intimate and human rather than distant and inspirational.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for the people, moments, and methods that shaped a long career in the arts. They gain a renewed curiosity about cinema history and creative collaboration, a sense of connection to a lineage of mentors, and a lasting sense of inspiration that lingers long after the last page is turned.
Product Details
Author
Gulzar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
176
Language
English
SKU
9780670096077
ISBN
9780670096077
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.84x1.78x22.23cm
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.