Author: Bhawana Somaaya
Publisher: Macmillan
Year: 2002/2004
Language: English
Pages: 396
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0333938461
Description
Now in paper back edition, this scintillating documentation of a legendary success became an instant bestseller. As the book goes into third print, the superstar has made even greater strides - having been conferred the 'Star of the Century' Award at the International Film Festival of Alexandria, 2001, at Cairo. A Collector's proud possession, indeed !
COMENTS:
There is relentless questioning and stubborn answering. The conversations lifts many masks.
- Aimer Khan, Actor
Intimate and absorbing, you discover Amitabh as a son, husband, father and friend.
- Manisha Koirala, Actress
The book is as significant for what Amitabh doesn't say, as it is for what he does. The real nature of this very private man is discovered by reading in between the lines. It gives you a vision of how an actor is nowhere in control of his own destiny, as the events emerge larger than himself.
- Shepherd Kapur, Director
Trespassing into a closed heart.
- Mahesh Bhatt, Director
WHAT THE PRESS HAS TO SAY
This book is a goldmine. Underneath the sophisticated surface is a conservative, contradictory, often tortured persona. The book brings out the actor's vulnerabilities.
- India Today
It reveals the Big B's human face.
- Outlook
It is a lavishly illustrated life-sketch of a man who's the king of the show-world.
- The Times of India
The book is the documentation of an Icon.
- The Indian Express
An Icon's history to satisfy numerous enthusiasts' curiosity.
- The Asian Age
The best part of the book is when Jaya Bachchan talks about Amitabh as a boyfriend, husband and father.
- The Hindustan Times
The book is a journey down the memory lane. It releases a flood of nostalgia - a kind of nostalgia you want to wallow in.
- The Pioneer
The book lifts many masks. a prized possession.
- The Statesman
The book scores high on several counts. One cannot put down the book.
- The Tribune
It brings out the complex essence of the superstar's social image. not just a collector's book but a uniquely documented compilation on his journey to superstardom.
- Afternoon Despatch & Courier
It's a very personal and analytical portrait of a man whose popularity transcends all the barriers to encompass the globe.
- India-
West
Contents
THE LEGEND
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER-1
Early Influences
CHAPTER-2
Growing Up, Not Apart
Reminiscences – Hrishikesh Mukehrjee
CHAPTER-3
The Poet And His Protégé
CHAPTER-4
Scenes From a Marriage
CHAPTER-5
My Father, My hero
Reminiscences –Raakhee
CHAPTER-6
The Person And the Persona
CHAPTER-7
Coming to Terms
Reminiscences – Yash Chopra
CHAPTER-8
Brothers in Arms
CHAPTER-9
An Actor Prepares
Reminiscences – Hema Malini
CHAPTER-10
The Other Side Of Stardom
CHAPTER-11
Lull Before The Storm
CHAPTER-12
The Wright Men
Reminiscences – Prakash Mehra
CHAPTER-13
Seven Days With The Superstar
CHAPTER-14
Away from The Arclights
Reminiscences – Zeenat Aman
CHAPTER-15
Fighting The Demons
CHAPTER-16
Expanding Horizons
Reminiscences – Ramesh Sippy
CHAPTER-17
Remains Of The Day
CHAPTER-18
The Agony and The Ecstasy
Reminiscences – Rekha
CHAPTER-19
The Turning Pint
Reminiscences – Tinnu Anand
CHAPTER-20
Fact File : AB
Reminiscences – Neetu Singh
Reminiscences – S Ramanathan
CHAPTER-21
The Complete Entertainer
EPILOGUE