The World of Hrishikesh Mukherjee: The Filmmaker Everyone Loves - Softcover

Jai Arjun Singh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 014342761X ISBN 13: 9780143427612

Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

One of India's best-loved film directors, Hrishikesh Mukherjee is perhaps best known today for his perennially popular creations like Anand, Chupke Chupke and Gol Maal. But Hrishida's best work was provocative, wide-ranging and always aware of the complexities of people and their relationships. Often combining breezy narratives with serious ideas, his films created a distinct world with recurring themes. Jai Arjun Singh looks closely at Hrishikesh Mikherjee's oeuvre, from well-known films like Satyakam, Guddi, Abhimaan and Khubsoorat to lesser known works such as Mem-Didi, Biwi aur Makaan and Anuradha. Combining a fan's passion with a critic's rigour, The World of Hrishikesh Mukherjee is a must-read for anyone who takes their filmed entertainment seriously.

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About the Author

Jai Arjun Singh has previously authored a book about the cult comedy film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and edited The Popcorn Essayists, an anthology of personal essays on cinema. His columns, reviews and essays have appeared in leading Indian journals and his widely read culture blog Jabberwock.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 014342761X
• ISBN 13: 9780143427612
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344