Download or read book IRRFAN written by Shubhra Gupta and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2023-06-07 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eminent film critic engages Bollywood and beyond in conversation about Irrfan Khan’s art, craft, life and legacy. A spellbinding performer, Irrfan Khan was also a seeker who never stopped honing his skills, each new work a revelation, his oeuvre transformative for Hindi cinema. From his National School of Drama days to his nearly decade-long stint in television and subsequently his arrival in the movies, everyone who watched Irrfan knew they were in the presence of someone special. With his death from an incurable cancer, we lost an actor nonpareil. What is it that gave Irrfan, an ‘outsider’ to Bollywood, his distinction? What has been his contribution to cinema? How does one measure his legacy? Long-time film critic Shubhra Gupta asks these and other probing questions to members of the film fraternity who knew Irrfan, worked with him or observed him closely – Sutapa Sikdar, Shailja Kejriwal, Shyam Benegal, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vishal Bhardwaj, Naseeruddin Shah, Mira Nair, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anup Singh, Tillotama Shome, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, among several others. As they discuss Irrfan’s films, his craft, and his philosophy as an actor, what emerges is a deeply layered, complex and endlessly absorbing portrait of one of Indian cinema’s most influential artistes. Abuzz with a polyphony of perspectives on the actor and Hindi cinema at large, this is a rich collectible for Irrfan’s admirers and cinephiles alike.

Download or read book Filmi Filmi Inspector Ghote written by H. R. F. Keating and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspector Ghote, 'one of the great creations of detective fiction' (Alexander McCall Smith), is plunged into the dazzling, chaotic world of Bollywood movies when the world's most famous screen villain is murdered in this classic mystery - with a brand-new introduction by bestselling author Vaseem Khan. India's most famous screen villain, Dhartiraj, lies dead on a Bollywood film set, his neck snapped by a falling stage light. There's no doubt it's murder, and Inspector Ghote of the Bombay CID, who's thrilled to be personally assigned such a high-profile case, quickly discovers that there's no shortage of suspects. The fading star who Dhartiraj toppled from his place; the superstar who stole Dhartiraj's wife, and whose mistress Dhartiraj stole in revenge; and Dhartiraj's secret-dealing stand-in - Ghote finds he could easily make a case for each of them wanting the great Dhartiraj off the boards and into permanent retirement. But his investigations are hindered not just by the film studio's intimidating owner, who is determined that nothing will stand in the way of his latest film's financial success, but by Ghote himself. For the good detective, caught up in visions of his own glittering success, finds himself desperate to solve the case in record time.

Download or read book 100 Bollywood Films written by Rachel Dwyer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bollywood film is the national cinema of India, describing movies made in Mumbai, distributed nationally across India and with their own production, distribution and exhibition networks worldwide. This informative screen guide reflects the work of key directors, major stars and important music directors and screenplay writers. Historically important films have been included along with certain cult movies and top box office successes. No guide to Hindi film would be complete without discussing: Mother India, the national epic of a peasant woman's struggle against nature and society to bring up her family; Sholay, a 'curry western' where the all-star cast sing and dance, romance and kill; Dilwale Dulhaniya le jayenge, the greatest of the diaspora films, in which two British Asians fall in love on a holiday in Europe before going to India where they show their elders how to incorporate love into family traditions; Junglee, showing how love transforms a 'savage' (junglee) who yells 'Yahoo!' before singing and dancing like Elvis, creating a new youth culture; Pyaasa, dramatically shot in black and white film with haunting songs as the romantic poet suffers for his art in the material world; Fans of Bollywood film can debate Rachel Dwyer's personal selection of these 101 titles while those new to the area will find this an invaluable introduction to the best of the genre.

Download or read book Unspoken written by Sharmistha Gooptu and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The summer of 2024. Sixty-four-year-old Mrs G starts to reminisce about her love affair with a man she calls ‘A’. To Aisha, her daughter, ‘A’ appears to be a figment of her mother’s dementia-afflicted mind. ‘Miu, there was no A. You were happily married to Boy,’ an exasperated Aisha tells her mother. Even as it starts to seem that her mother had, for years, lived a whole other life. A life peopled by those who had together played out the obsession of love, morbid jealousy, hurt, harm and finally death. ‘Shree’s death,’ her mother whispers to Aisha. But how could it be? Her father had been so deeply in love with her mother and theirs was almost the perfect marriage. Who were these people that her mother now spoke about at odd hours? And the death that seemed to weigh so deeply on her mind… a death that leads Aisha to the holy city of Varanasi where people go to die.

Download or read book The Very Hungry Caterpillar written by Eric Carle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar.

Download or read book The Backbench Masti keers written by Kumar Ravi and published by Notion Press. This book was released on with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say that the best days of your life are the time you spend in college. For Samar, Bhaskar, Sanjeet and Mrinal, this was as real as the truth could get! Their first year at college proved to be a place of learning: right from sitting in the back-bench, to finding their way with girls, from studying hard, to experimenting with alcohol and smoking. The four of them discover the value of friendships, battle with the demands of new lessons that life’s experiences teach them, while also juggling the myriad demands of keeping good grades alive. Read on to become one of the Backbench Masti-keers!

Download or read book THE BEGINNING OF MY END written by RAHUL SHARMA and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aarav is an orphan and lives in Delhi. He is passionate about writing and dreams of becoming a bestselling author one day. One day, he meets Rihana and they fall madly in love. Now, Aarav’s dream becomes Rihana’s dream. But despite their best efforts, no publisher agrees to publish his novel. Finally, Mr. Bajaj of Bajaj Publications sets a condition that the day Aarav became famous, he will print his novel. To realize Rihana’s dream and become a bestselling author, Aarav crosses all limits of craziness.

Download or read book Few Selected Stories written by HIRANYA BORAH and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-02-08 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a compilation of 35 English short stories written in the last one decade. Most of the stories have already been published in different ebooks, books and periodicals. The stories are mostly fictional, but very close to reality of our day-to-day life. Many of the stories have romantic background and most of those are basically based on failed love. However, some of the stories are based on contemporary social ethos

Download or read book I Me Myself written by Sanjay Gupta and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam was an excellent singer but could not face the crowd. He went quiet on the mic on the stage. Everything went blank in front of his eyes. Vinod gave successful private tuitions for the tenth grade. But once, when two of his students failed, he took it to his heart and went into depression. Mr. Chadha, a senior sales manager, could not succeed in getting results from his team. What was wrong with his leadership qualities? Want to know the winning strategies? “The book I Me Myself is a good read and helpful to management students and corporate professionals alike. It has nicely narrated personality development, human behaviour and decision making by giving practical examples.” - Ravindra Kumar, President, SIMT, Kashipur “I Me Myself – a book authored by Shri Sanjay Gupta on Personality Development – describes various facts of personality and is based on empirical experiences. I appreciate the effort put in, and this book will prove its worth when it is studied and understood seriously. Best wishes.” - Dr. Mamchandra Sharma, Principal and Professor Govt. PG College, Jaiharikhal, Uttarakhand “This edition tells nice and professional ways to build overall personality of a student. Will definitely recommend our students to read this book.” - Kunal Madan, Director, RCHMCT, Nainital, Uttarakhand

Download or read book Our Virtual Love Story written by Juhi GP and published by Sristhi Publishers & Distributors. This book was released on 2022-01-14 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when Cupid transcends the barriers of the virtual world and strikes the heart of two gamers? Rishabh Kulkarni and Samira Patel, also known as Kraken and Brown Swan, discover each other in the world of Battle of Arstov (BOA), a gripping mobile game. While Rishabh is based in Mumbai, Sam lives in Los Angeles. Their hearts meet, playing along, seeking solace in each other’s company and developing an authentic connection. Will their bond be limited to the gaming world? What course will their story take? Our Virtual Love Story blends the thrill of gaming with the excitement of romance as it takes you into a world full of love, faith and commitment.

Download or read book Splattered Ink written by and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Splattered Ink- The murky world of journalism gives you an insiders view of journalism like you have never seen before. It blows the lid on the violence, pressures, corruption and moral dilemma a journalist faces on a daily basis while trying to do his job. It takes you on rollercoaster ride through corrupt politicians, stage-managed encounter killing and brutal underworld dons. In a time where closest friends become dangerous enemies both in the police as well as underworld, Raj choses journalism as a career, a choice that he would have to pay with his life. Raj Nair was an ordinary bloke with big dreams. All he wanted was to follow his dreams, be honest to his profession and do what he was best at, exposing the dark underbelly of society with his pen. He was not to know that, with every word he wrote, he was a step closer to a violent death. Rajs friends were from civil society as well as the underworld. He was warned constantly that the criminals he knew could spell trouble for him but it was the moral torchbearers of society that would plot his death. The bullets may have been shot from a gun owned by the underworld. But it was not the underworld that killed him. The plot was far more sinister. His stories attracted many enemies. Politicians, businessmen, even colleagues. And as fate would have it, even the heavenly stars conspired against him and brought all these enemies under one roof. Every story, whether it was on the sordid life of film stars, cricket betting or stock market insider trading was an extra nail in his coffin

Download or read book A Dictionary of Film Studies written by Annette Kuhn and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experts in the field, this dictionary covers all aspects of film studies, including terms, concepts, debates, and movements in film theory and criticism, national, international and transnational cinemas, film history, film movements and genres, film industry organizations and practices, and key technical terms and concepts in 500 detailed entries. Most entries also feature recommendations for further reading and a large number also have web links. The web links are listed and regularly updated on a companion website that complements the printed book. The dictionary is international in its approach, covering national cinemas, genres, and film movements from around the world such as the Nouvelle Vague, Latin American cinema, the Latsploitation film, Bollywood, Yiddish cinema, the spaghetti western, and World cinema. The most up-to-date dictionary of its kind available, this is a must-have for all students of film studies and ancillary subjects, as well as an informative read for cinephiles and for anyone with an interest in films and film criticism.

Download or read book A Place for Our Gods written by Malory Nye and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study of some 150 Hindu families (and about 1000 persons) living in Edinburgh, and particularly about the fact that two associations exist among them, one of which is based on activities at a temple.

Download or read book Performative Histories Foundational Fictions written by Anu Koivunen and published by Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura. This book was released on 2003-09-17 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Films are integral to national imagination. Promotional publicity markets “domestic films” not only as entertaining, exciting, or moving, but also as topical and relevant in different ways. Reviewers assess new films with reference to other films and cultural products as well as social and political issues. Through such interpretive framings by contemporaries and later generations, popular cinema is embedded both in national imagination and endless intertextual and intermedial frameworks. Moreover, films themselves become signs to be cited and recycled as illustrations of cultural, social, and political history as well as national mentality. In the age of television, “old films” continue to live as history and memory. In Performative Histories, Foundational Fictions, Anu Koivunen analyzes the historicity as well as the intertextuality and intermediality of film reception by focusing on a cycle of Finnish family melodrama and its key role in thinking about gender, sexuality, nation, and history. Close-reading posters, advertisements, publicity-stills, trailers, review journalism, and critical commentary, she demonstrates how The Women of Niskavuori (1938 and 1958), Loviisa (1946), Heta Niskavuori (1952), Aarne Niskavuori (1954), Niskavuori Fights (1957), and Niskavuori (1984) have operated as sites for imagining “our agrarian past”, our Heimat and heritage as well as “the strong Finnish woman” or “the weak man in crisis”. Based on extensive empirical research, Koivunen argues that the Niskavuori films have mobilized readings in terms of history and memory, feminist nationalism and men’s movement, left-wing allegories and right-wing morality as well as realism and melodrama. Through processes of citation, repetition, and re-cycling the films have acquired not only a heterogeneous and contradictory interpretive legacy, but also an affective force.

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Download or read book Unsuitable Boy written by Karan Johar and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karan Johar is synonymous with success, panache, quick wit, and outspokenness, which sometimes inadvertently creates controversy and makes headlines. KJo, as he is popularly called, has been a much-loved Bollywood film director, producer, actor, and discoverer of new talent. With his flagship Dharma Production, he has constantly challenged the norms, written and rewritten rules, and set trends. But who is the man behind the icon that we all know? Baring all for the first time in his autobiography, An Unsuitable Boy, KJo reminisces about his childhood, the influence of his Sindhi mother and Punjabi father, obsession with Bollywood, foray into films, friendships with Aditya Chopra, SRK and Kajol, his love life, the AIB Roast, and much more. In his trademark frank style, he talks about the ever-changing face of Indian cinema, challenges and learnings, as well as friendships and rivalries in the industry. Honest, heart-warming and insightful, An Unsuitable Boy is both the story of the life of an exceptional film-maker at the peak of his powers and of an equally extraordinary human being who shows you how to survive and succeed in life.

Download or read book Haunting Obsession written by Christine Dsylva and published by Educreation Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shanaya and Ritika are two identical twins but Rikita drowns accidentally. Years later, a ghost haunts the Agarwal residence. Laila, the new beautiful bride, is determined to get to the bottom of this new haunting. Will she succeed? Will she find true love in her quest to discover the truth?