Dilip Kumar: The Substance and the Shadow

Dilip Kumar

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The Substance And The Shadow: An Autobiography is the autobiography of the veteran actor, Yousuf Khan, popularly known as Dilip Kumar. This book consists of various interesting anecdotes from the life of Dilip Kumar, the legend who captured many hearts with his prolific performances.

Dilip Kumar, arguably the greatest Indian actor to have ever blazed the silver screen, is an icon in every sense of the term. His journey in movies is nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. This book covers his whole journey right from his struggling days to his meeting with Devika Rani which led to him getting a break in movies to the glorious era of movies like Andaz, Daag and Devdas to name a few.

It also covers sensitive areas such as his own affected psyche because of playing a tragedian in movies time and again and how he recovered from it by doing rib-ticklingly funny movies. Moreover, the book also gives us an insight into the fairy tale love story of Dilip Kumar and the ethereal beauty Saira Banu and their wonderful marriage.

The Substance And The Shadow: An Autobiography will prove to be an enjoyable book for any Bollywood movie buff as it gives them an opportunity to get insights about the biggest star of Hindi films from the legend himself. The book is in its first edition and was published by Hay House India in 2014. It is available in hardcover.

Key Features:

  • People like Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra, Aamir Khan, Javed Akhtar wear present at the launch of this book.
  • Little known facts about Dilip Kumar's life, such as the reasons for not marrying the stunningly beautiful Madhubala, are also disclosed in the book.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Early Life: The book delves into Dilip Kumar's early life, upbringing, and the experiences that shaped his journey to becoming a legendary actor in Indian cinema.

  2. Acting Career: It explores Dilip Kumar's illustrious acting career, including his iconic roles, acting techniques, collaborations with directors and co-stars, and the evolution of his craft over time.

  3. Method Acting: The autobiography may discuss Dilip Kumar's approach to method acting, his dedication to character portrayal, and the influence of theater on his acting style.

  4. Memorable Films: Readers can expect insights into Dilip Kumar's most memorable films, including the stories behind the making of classics such as "Devdas," "Mughal-e-Azam," and "Shakti."

  5. Industry Relationships: The book likely touches on Dilip Kumar's relationships with fellow actors, filmmakers, and industry personalities, offering behind-the-scenes anecdotes and perspectives.

  6. Personal Life: Dilip Kumar shares glimpses of his personal life, including his relationships, family, friendships, and experiences outside of the film industry.

  7. Challenges and Triumphs: The autobiography addresses the challenges and triumphs Dilip Kumar faced throughout his career, including professional setbacks, critical acclaim, and public recognition.

  8. Social Impact: It may discuss Dilip Kumar's influence on Indian cinema, his contributions to the film industry's artistic and cultural landscape, and his impact on audiences worldwide.

  9. Philosophy and Reflection: Readers can expect Dilip Kumar's reflections on life, success, fame, legacy, and the lessons learned from a lifetime in the spotlight.

  10. Legacy and Inspiration: "Dilip Kumar: The Substance and the Shadow" commemorates Dilip Kumar's enduring legacy as an actor, a cultural icon, and a source of inspiration for generations of actors and film enthusiasts.

Language English
ISBN-13 9789381398869
No of pages 456
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Book Publisher Hay House
Published Date 08 Jun 2014

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