Combo of The Afternoon Girl : My Khushwant Memoir and PRAN by Reuben B (Set of 2 Books)

This combo product is bundled in India but the publishing origin of this title may vary.Publication date of this bundle is the creation date of this bundle; the actual publication date of child items may vary.The following book is a riveting life story of Indian cinema's most memorable villain. For the better part of the twentieth century he was recognized as the eponymous 'bad man' of Indian cinema. Whether a sadistic despot or a malicious village bully a dissolute city animal or a wicked anti-national Pran portrayed the infinite shades of evil with consummate ease. Such was the impact that if for centuries not a single person has been name Ravana then for over three decades after Independence almost no male child was named Pran because he was 'branded' as the personification of evil. While Pran perfected the art of portraying evil in all its dimensions he also immortalized the 'good' image in some of the most memorable characterizations ever seen on the Indian screen. Whatever the role each performance was suffused with originality and imagination. By his use of highly stylized mannerisms unusual get-ups realistic make-up and different accents Pran succeeded in rising above the ordinary in turning stereotypes into unforgettable characters. This biography unveils the life and times of one of India's most important actors. Not only does it bring to light a career that spans more than six decades and 350 films but it also presents an intimate portrait of the man behind the image.A delightful memoir that recounts the relationship between one of the most enigmatic and notorious authors in India and his mentee A brief encounter between a young gynaecologist and aspiring writer and one of the most celebrated and enigmatic authors of her time sows the seeds for an unusual friendship which is fuelled as much by their meetings over a few dacades as the letters and ribald jokes they exchange. Afternoon Girl celebrates a friendship that swings between love and loathing adoration and indifference support and abandonment but stood the test of time and circumstances. It looks back on a world where nurturing a friendship took much more effort than putting fingers to screen or keyboard she shares with him her most intimate secrets he writes to her about his preoccupation with growing old and possibly infirm. With disarming honesty the book builds and busts a few myths and offers unexpected insights into Khushwant Singh: good- and sometimes ill-humoured mentor garrulous yet grumply friend and saintly but outspoken old man.