Salaam Bollywood [Hardcover]

Bhawana Somaaya (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 1999

Bhawana Somaaya, editor of the film magazine 'g', is a columnist for leading Indian newspapers. In Salaam Bollywood, she describes life as she sees it in the Indian movie industry, the pain and the passion - all vividly expressed.

The foreword is by Amithabh Bacchan, the Star of the Millennium (BBC Internet poll)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Salaam Bollywood" even for the uninitiated in the cut and thrust of 70s/80s Hindi cinema, provides a rare insight into an industry from the viewpoint of a fresher journalist who gradually metamorphoses into a Queen Bee editor cum confidante. Somaaya's Signature column for "g" magazine is the most accomplished piece you are ever likely to find on the Movers and Shakers of Bollywood, therefore it comes as no surprise to find "Salaam Bollywood" representing the medium in an equally thorough and informative style. The book resurrects memories for those who value the entertainment milieu of the 70s/80s and provides the perfect backdrop to a world that has gradually changed from being chaotic and naive to one that is organised chaos and complex. Bhagwant Sagoo, Producer BBC Three Counties Radio, UK -- Bhagwant Sagoo, Producer BBC Three Counties Radio, UK

From India's leading film stars - A film journalist travels from studio to studio, collecting memories... Some absorbed in their daily outpourings, some safe guardedly stored. Salaam Bollywood is a maze of memories -- happy and sad, unravelling masks and breaking illusions. -- Anil Kapoor

The book is a nostalgic account of ordinary incidents, extraordinarily narrated. It tells as much about the author as the movie stars she encountered in the two decades. It's a must for film buffs grown up on the movies of the '70s and the '80s. -- Shashi Kapoor

About the Author

A law graduate in India, Bhawana Somaaya rapidly established herself as a leading film critic and columnist for newspapers in India. She is a member of the Bombay Advisory Panel of the Central Board of Film Certification in India. She is also the editor of India's leading Movie Magazine g.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 250 pages
• Publisher: Spantech & Lancer (November 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189782954X
• ISBN-13: 978-1897829547
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,534,351 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Book, March 3, 2002

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This review is from: Salaam Bollywood (Hardcover)

I found this book very interesting especially for those people who are movie buffs and are familar with the actors and actresses.

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5.0 out of 5 stars salam bollywood review, June 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Salaam Bollywood (Hardcover)

after seeing the preview of this book, it has made me relised how much i am intersted in bollywood. the bokk gives me alot of information that i did'nt already know. i would rate this book ***** (5 stars being the highest). thank you for giving me the chance to see a preview of the book.