Bollywood: The Films! The Songs! The Stars!

DETAILS : 

• Foreword by : Amitabh Bachchan
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Printworld
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2018
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241289297
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780241289297
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2400 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Bollywood: The Films! The Songs! The Stars! is a lavish, visual encyclopedia of the world’s largest film industry. Published in association with DK (Dorling Kindersley), this book is a comprehensive journey through over 100 years of Indian cinema—from the silent era and the first talkie, Alam Ara, to the modern global blockbusters.

The book is structured chronologically, breaking down "Bollywood" into its various eras: the Golden Age (1950s), the "Angry Young Man" phase (1970s), the romantic musical resurgence (1990s), and the experimental contemporary era. It features rare behind-the-scenes photographs, detailed infographics about song-and-dance sequences, and deep dives into the lives of the industry's most influential figures.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Amitabh Bachchan, often referred to as the "Shahenshah" of Bollywood, provides the foreword. His contribution is deeply symbolic, as he has been a pivotal figure in the industry for over five decades. In his foreword, he reflects on the transformative power of Indian cinema, its ability to unite a diverse nation through stories and music, and his personal journey within the "celluloid dream."