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Anupam Kher
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Number of Pages
432
Age Group
All
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Book Summary
Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly An Autobiography Invites Readers Into The World Of Indian Cinema With A Focus On Raj Kapoor’S Iconic Film Awara, A Landmark That Helped Shape Bollywood And The Broader Cultural Landscape. Part Film Analysis, Part Historical Biography, This Award-Winning Volume Speaks To Film Lovers, Scholars, And Curious Readers Who Want To Understand How Cinema Reflects Society, History, And Identity. The Tone Is Thoughtful, Reverent, And Inviting—Educational Without Being Distant, And Adventurous In Its Discoveries.
Written With Warmth, The Book Blends Close Viewing With Broader Context. It Guides You Through Careful Analyses Of Key Shots, Sequences, And Songs, While Situating Awara Within Its Historical, Social, And Political Moment. What Makes The Experience Unique Is The Way Personal Reflection Sits Alongside Rigorous Observation, Turning A Beloved Film Into A Living Conversation About Culture And Power. In Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly An Autobiography, This Approach Reveals How A Film Becomes A Gateway To History, And Over 100 Photographs Illuminate The Text, Inviting You To Study Frames, Gestures, And Expressions As Part Of The Narrative.
The Content Is Presented In Accessible, Well-Paced Prose That Makes Learning Enjoyable. Concepts Such As Mise-En-Scène, Narrative Rhythm, Character And Celebrity, And Cultural Translation Are Explored Through Vivid Description And Thoughtful Analysis, Helping Readers Connect Cinema To Real-World History. For Film Lovers And Students, The Blend Of Autobiography, Criticism, And Cultural History Offers A Multi-Dimensional Understanding Of Indian Cinema’S Reach And Resonance.
After Finishing Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly An Autobiography, Readers Emerge With A Nuanced Appreciation For How Cinema Reflects A Society’S Dreams And Challenges. It Leaves You Inspired To View Films With Fresh Eyes, Thinking More Deeply About Context, Memory, And The Art Of Storytelling—And Carrying That Curiosity Into Your Next Cinema Experience.
Product Details
Author
Anupam Kher
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
432
SKU
9789391067328
ISBN
9789391067328
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2 x 14 x 22 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 560
₹ 139 Off