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An authentic, heartfelt and compelling narrative – straight from the horse’s mouth – that reveals for the first time numerous unknown aspects of the life and times of one of the greatest legends of all time who stands out as a symbol of secular India. Dilip Kumar (born as Yousuf Khan), who began as a diffident novice in Hindi cinema in the early 1940s, went on to attain the pinnacle of stardom within a short time. He came up with spellbinding performances in one hit film after another – in his almost six-decade-long career – on the basis of his innovative capability, determination, hard work and never-say-die attitude. In this unique volume, Dilip Kumar traces his journey right fro...
World-famous economist, Lord Meghnad Desai writes on his film idol, Dilip Kumar, with insights into the socio-economic changes in India that mirror the actor's career.
Known variously as the last emperor in the Indian film world, a living legend, the thespian, few would contest that Dilip Kumar has been a dominant figure for over five decades in an industry where actors spring up like mushrooms and are wiped out quickly. This book attempts to flesh out the person behind the star and how Kumar's cultured dignity and grace have given him a credibility which transcends the silver screen, making him a public figure who is both widely admired and respected. The book also contains his complete filmography and an array of photographs that chronicle his life and films. Lovingly and film-by-film, this book traces Dilip Kumar’s legendary career which started by pu...
Dilip Kumar was born Mohammad Yusuf Khan-to Ayesha Begum and Lala Ghulam Sarwar Ali Khan in a Muslim Hindko-speaking Awan family. For most of his childhood, he lived in Peshawar, North West Frontier Province. His father was a landlord and a fruit merchant, and he owned orchards in Peshawar and Deolali. He moved to Bombay when his father came back after a brief stint in the upcoming city and realizing it offered a lot of opportunities. After finishing his college education, Yusuf left his home in a huff after a disagreement with his father. He arrived at Poona (now Pune) and that was his first tryst with earning his own keep. He recalls having left his house with just forty rupees in his pock...
The Encyclopaedia Which Brings Together An Array Of Experts, Gives A Perspective On The Fascinating Journey Of Hindi Cinema From The Turn Of The Last Century To Becoming A Leader In The World Of Celluloid.
Dilip Kumar was born as Mohammad Yusuf Khan to Ayesha Begum and Lala Ghulam Sarwar Ali Khan in a Muslim Hindko-speaking Awan family. For most of his childhood, he lived in Peshawar, North West Frontier Province. His father was a landlord and a fruit merchant, and he owned orchards in Peshawar and Deolali. He moved to Bombay when his father came back after a brief stint in the upcoming city and realizing it offered a lot of opportunities. After finishing his college education, Yusuf left his home in a huff after a disagreement with his father. He arrived at Poona (now Pune) and that was his first tryst with earning his own keep. He recalls having left his house with just forty rupees in his p...
From Being Dismissed As A Non-Actor In His Debut Film To Creating An Aura That Is Admired By Critics And Repeatedly Studied By Actors To This Day, Dilip Kumar Has Become A Legend In His Own Lifetime. This Book Chronicles His Life.
The Following Book Is The Most Authoritative And Exhaustive Biography Of One Of The All-Time Greats Of Indian Cinema. Dilip Kumar, Whose Career Spans Almost Six Decades, Stands Out As A Colossus In The Field Of Indian Cinema. Undeniably The Most Imitated Actor In Bellwood He Has Adapted Himself (And Remarkably Well At That) To The Changing Times And The New Age Innovations And Techniques, While Maintaining His Stamp Of Individuality. This Biography, By A Renowned And Seasonal Journalist, Delves Deep Into The Life And Times And The New Age Innovations And Techniques, While Maintaining His Stamp Of Individuality And Into His Relationships With The Film Fraternity. It Beings Out In Graphic Deta...
Brief description about 70 well known Bollywood stars with coloured pictures if their hit films