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Mahanayak Revisited: The World of Uttam Kumar
Oddly, nothing in the form of a biography has been written before about Bengals most memorable actor, Uttam Kumar, in English. Veteran film critic Swapan Mullicks Mahanayak Revisited goes behind the professional life and public face of Bengals most idolised actor to reveal little-known details of the stars unconscious power in the film industry for more than thirty years, the dazzling achievements dampened by dud disappointments, the aberrations attendant on a life constantly in the floodlights as well as the human face that was masked by his towering image in front of the camera all of which have resulted in, for cine- lovers, an attachment that survives more than thirty years after his death. Mullick researches the reason for our undying worship of, and emotional links with, Bengals most enduring screen hero, emerging with a gripping portrait of a true master of his art.
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The Wordkeepers
'Riveting and unforgettable. Can't wait for the next book!'--Amish (author of the Shiva trilogy) It is 2028. Anya is an average spoilt teenager, living in Bangalore. Bilaal is a carefree village boy, in rural Andhra Pradesh ... But their ordinary, humdrum lives hide an ancient secret, which will turn their worlds upside down and throw them into a terrifying adventure whose outcome can affect, not just their lives, but the fate of the entire universe. And Anya and Bilaal learn that they can take nothing - and no one - for granted, for only they stand between the vengeful gods and their desire for absolute power. The first of a trilogy, this book takes you on a breathtaking journey of fantasy and adventure, through modern cities, ancient cremation grounds, mythical planets and mystical mountains.