{"product_id":"the-world-of-hrishikesh-mukherjee-the-filmmaker-everyone-loves-hardcover","title":"The world of hrishikesh mukherjee:the filmmaker everyone loves [hardcover] by Jai Arjun Singh","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe World of Hrishikesh Mukherjee\u003c\/em\u003e by Jai Arjun Singh is an insightful exploration of the life and work of one of India's most cherished filmmakers.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHrishikesh Mukherjee, affectionately known as Hrishida, is celebrated for his films that seamlessly blend simplicity with profound themes, often set against the backdrop of middle-class Indian households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn this book, Singh delves into Mukherjee's extensive filmography, analyzing both his well-known works like \u003cem data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eAnand\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eChupke Chupke\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eGol Maal\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as his lesser-known films such as \u003cem data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eMem-Didi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eBiwi Aur Makaan\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eAnuradha\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSingh's approach is not a traditional biography; instead, he offers a thematic and analytical perspective, examining recurring motifs in Mukherjee's films, such as the interplay between fantasy and reality, the individual's journey toward responsibility, and the portrayal of gender relations in conservative society\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eJai Arjun Singh is an Indian author and film critic known for his insightful writings on cinema and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe has previously authored \u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eJaane Bhi Do Yaaro: Seriously Funny Since 1983\u003c\/em\u003e and edited \u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eThe Popcorn Essayists\u003c\/em\u003e, an anthology of personal essays on cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSingh's columns, reviews, and essays have appeared in various publications, including Business Standard, The Hindu, Tehelka, and The Caravan.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis work is characterized by a deep understanding of film and a nuanced approach to cultural criticism\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43882771251457,"sku":"2DIPVYKSI-Used","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TheWorldofHrishikeshMukherjee.jpg?v=1627243486","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-world-of-hrishikesh-mukherjee-the-filmmaker-everyone-loves-hardcover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}