Ram Kamal Mukherjee ist ein Bollywood-Filmkritiker, der für seine aufschlussreichen Kommentare zum indischen Kino bekannt ist. Seine frühe Karriere umfasste journalistische Tätigkeiten, bei denen er zu bedeutenden Publikationen beitrug und das Leben von Filmleuchten untersuchte. Mukherjee hat sich seitdem der Fiktion zugewandt und bietet den Lesern fesselnde Erzählungen, die die menschliche Verfassung erforschen. Sein Schreiben zeichnet sich durch scharfe Beobachtung der Unterhaltungswelt und zunehmende Fähigkeiten im fiktionalen Erzählen aus.
There can be no last word on Sanjay Dutt. Ever. Even as he walks a free man after more than three decades of prison terms and controversies, Dutt remains a classic case study in all that defines the 'star' system in Hollywood industry known for its deep-rooted sense of entitlement.
One of the most enduring divas of Hindi cinema, a producer and director for films and television, dancer and choreographer par excellence, magazine editor, an active member of Parliament and now a singer, Hema Malini wears many hats with admirable ease. No other industry name comes close to matching the breadth of her achievements. In an industry where the male star has traditionally driven the commercial success of films, Hema was an exception, with her name alone sufficing to ensure a film's box-office glory. She was, arguably, India's first female superstar. Apart from starring in mainstream super-hits like Johny Mera Naam, Jugnu, Andaz, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay and, more recently, Baghban, she received critical acclaim for her performances in Lal Patthar, Khushboo, Kinara, Meera, Ek Chadar Maili Si and Razia Sultan. But there is much more to her than just her Bollywood journey. From her efforts at reviving and sustaining classical dance to her graceful handling of her personal life and the controversies that have plagued her in her political avatar, from her relationships to her religious beliefs and her recent tryst with singing, Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl covers it all. With detailed interviews and exclusive anecdotes from her family, friends and co-actors, this is an inside look at the remarkable life of one of our greatest cinema icons, someone who has truly lived life on her own terms.