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Gautam Chintamani
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Binding
Paper Back
Number of Pages
272
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Is A Non-Fiction Biography That Examines How One Of Indian Cinema's Most Iconic Stars Defined The Idea Of A SuperstarโAnd The Personal Cost That Fame Can Demand. It Traces A Meteoric Rise In The Late 1960S, When A String Of Blockbuster Films Elevated Screen Presence To New Heights, And It Chronicles The Dramatic Shift That Followed. The Book Speaks To Cinema Enthusiasts, Students Of Film History, And Readers Curious About Celebrity Culture And The Making Of Modern Stardom. The Tone Is Insightful, Contemplative, And Respectful, Inviting Reflection As Much As Discovery.
The Content Is Presented As A Narrative-Driven Biography Enriched By Cultural Analysis And Historical Context. It Moves Beyond Anecdotes To Examine How Media, Audiences, And Industry Dynamics Shaped A Star's Ascent, Adulation, And Eventual Decline. Readers Will Encounter A Distinctive Blend Of Storytelling And Critical Insight, With Careful Attention To Social Context And Bollywood's Evolution.
In Exploring Concepts Such As Fame, Celebrity Culture, Media Spectacle, And The Economics Of Stardom, The Work Makes Complex Ideas Accessible And Engaging. It Invites Readers To Reconsider What It Means To Be A Public Figure And How Public Memory Is Formed, Offering A Thoughtful, Respectful Lens On A Defining Era Of Indian Cinema.
Readers Will Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of Fame's Lure And Loneliness, A Deeper Appreciation Of Bollywood's Golden Era, And New Ways To Analyze Celebrity Narratives. The Journey Leaves A Lasting Impression Of The Humanity Behind The Phenomenon And A Curiosity About How Cinema Mirrors Society.
Product Details
Author
Gautam Chintamani
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
272
Language
English
SKU
BK0528659
ISBN
9789370037465
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14 x 1.73 x 21.59 cm
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: โน 395
โน 357
โน 38 Off