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Discover the magic of Indian cinema's greatest legend with this in-depth analysis which delves into the art and craft of the cinema of Dilip Kumar. This volume intricately explores film by film, scene by scene, song by song coupled with some of the most epochal and quintessential dialogues from the iconic films of the 'world's first Method actor'. It fosters a profound understanding of the psychological, behavioural, and improvisational aspects of film acting and cinematic character as interpreted by the greatest phenomenon of Indian cinema. It minutely observes and comprehends the intricate characterizations he meticulously portrayed across various genres: from tragedy to comedy, from romance to malevolence, and from a bumpkin to a sophisticate. He could seamlessly change his persona on screen from a gangster to a law-abiding cop as also convincingly portray triple roles with each character distinct from the other two. Supported by astute research ensuring authenticity, it also explores the world of Hindi film music and those who made it an essential part of filmmaking in general and its significance to the films of Dilip Kumar in particular. Additionally, it also sheds light on the collaborative efforts of filmmakers, music composers, lyricists, writers, cinematographers and film critics and authors who contributed to the enduring legacy of his work. This is a must read for fans of Indian cinema, celebrating the timeless legacy of the one and only Dilip Kumar.

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ASHOK CHOPRA, publisher, editor and author, has occupied some of the hottest seats in the Indian book trade--executive editor of Vikas Publishing House, vice-president of Macmillan India, publishing director of UBS Publishers, founder and executive director of India Today Book Club and publisher of Books Today, as well as chief executive and publisher of HarperCollins Publishers India. Currently, he is the chief executive of Hay House Publishers India and is working on his next book The Long Road: Journeys into Unknown Lands. He lives in Gurgaon, near Delhi.

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