{"product_id":"sridevi-the-eternal-screen-goddess-hardcover","title":"Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess by Satyarth Nayak [Hardcover]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePublished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eDecember 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e by Penguin Random House in India, this biography by Satyarth Nayak chronicles the life and cinematic journey of \u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eSridevi\u003c\/strong\u003e, India’s first true pan‑Indian superstar\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSpanning \u003cstrong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eten chronological chapters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book traces her evolution—from her 1963 birth in Egmore and early days as a child actor in South Indian cinema to dominating Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi industries across five decades and nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"270\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e300 films\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNayak draws heavily on original research and nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e70 interviews\u003c\/strong\u003e with family, colleagues, filmmakers, and contemporaries—backed by film magazines and archival material—bringing depth and nuance to both her public triumphs and private life\u003c\/span\u003e . The narrative touches key films such as \u003cem data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e16 Vayathinile\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eMoondram Pirai\/Sadma\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eChandni\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eMr. India\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eEnglish Vinglish\u003c\/em\u003e, and more, offering detailed commentary on her performances, versatility, and screen charisma .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eCritics describe the book as a passionate, readable tribute. Some label it more hagiographic than critical, but acknowledge its meticulous research, structured storytelling, and emotional resonance—made richer by contributions like a foreword by actress Kajol and candid recollections from those close to her .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eSatyarth Nayak (born \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e29 October 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Cuttack, Odisha) is an Indian author and screenwriter based in Mumbai. A former SAARC Award–winning correspondent with CNN‑IBN, Delhi, he earned his master’s degree in English Literature from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi . Nayak’s debut novel, \u003cem data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eThe Emperor’s Riddles\u003c\/em\u003e (2014), became a bestseller and earned comparisons to Dan Brown; his short fiction has been honored by the British Council and featured in Sudha Murty’s anthology \u003cem data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eSomething Happened on the Way to Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e . He also scripted \u003cem data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003ePorus\u003c\/em\u003e (2017–2019), touted as one of India's costliest and most ambitious historical TV shows .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eAn ardent admirer of Sridevi, Nayak began the biography soon after her milestone 300th film \u003cem data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eMom\u003c\/em\u003e (2017), and particularly after her untimely demise in February 2018. With the support of husband Boney Kapoor, he conducted exhaustive interviews and archival research over roughly 18 months to craft this as his first non‑fiction work—a detailed, affectionate tribute to a screen icon .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276690682113,"sku":"2GAOT36IQ-Used","price":350.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/Sridevi.jpg?v=1628773736","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/sridevi-the-eternal-screen-goddess-hardcover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}