Anupama Chopra's "King of Bollywood" [Release/Purchase info only!]

[elimeten]

INDO-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL

presents

Anupama Chopra's "King of Bollywood"- October 4, 2007

Book Reading, Sale and Signing followed by a cocktail reception.

Venue: TBA
Time: 6:30-9 pm

King of Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema.

ANUPAMA CHOPRA
The defi nitive book on Bollywood featuring Shah Rukh Khan, one of the biggest stars in this booming global film industry.


Here is the astonishing true story of Bollywood, a sweeping portrait about a country fi nding its identity, a movie industry that changed the face of India, and one man�fs struggle to become a star. Shah Rukh Khan�fs larger than life tale takes us through the colorful and idiosyncratic Bollywood movie industry, where fantastic dreams and outrageous obsessions share the spotlight with extortion, murder, and corruption. Shah Rukh Khan broke into this $1.5 billion business despite the fact that it has always been controlled by a handful of legendary film families and sometimes funded by black market money. As a Muslim in a Hindu majority nation,exulting in classic Indian cultural values, Shah Rukh Khan has come to embody the aspirations and contradictions of a complicated culture tumbling headlong into American style capitalism. His story is the mirror to view the greater Indian story and the underbelly of the culture of Bollywood.

From Bombay Dreams to Monsoon Wedding to Bend It Like Beckham, Indian-themed entertainment has found a vast audience in the US; it is the perfect time for the first major book on the dazzling world of Bollywood.

Bollywood produces as many as 200 films a year at reach 3.6 billion people. Shah Rukh Khan has been the #1 Bollywood star for the past 14 years.

A full-color photo insert will feature the top stars in India, the colorful costumes, and the lush background that separate Bollywood from other fi lm styles.


Anupama Chopra
Anupama Chopra is a film critic and book author. She has written about the Hindi film industry since 1993. Her work has been published extensively in India Today, India's largest English language magazine. She has also written about Bollywood for various international publications such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Variety and Sight & Sound. Currently, Anupama presents and scripts a weekly film review show called Picture This on NDTV, a leading Indian news channel.

Anupama's most recent book, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge ("The Bravehearted Will Take the Bride"), was published by the British Film Institute in 2002, as part of their Modern Classics Series. Anupama's first book, Sholay: The Making of a Classic, was published by Penguin-India in 2000. It won the prestigious National Award (given by the President of India) for the Best Book on Cinema.

Anupama has an insider's knowledge of Bollywood. Her husband Vidhu Vinod Chopra is a leading filmmaker. In 1979, he won an Oscar nomination for his documentary, An Encounter with Faces. Her sister Tanuja Chandra, is one of the few women directors in Bollywood. Her mother, Kamna Chandra, is a scriptwriter and her brother, Vikram Chandra, is an award-winning novelist who has also written Hindi film scripts.

Anupama received an MA in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She received top honors at Medill, winning the Harrington Award for "academic excellence and promise for success in the field of magazine journalism." She has a BA in English literature from Bombay University. She was awarded the Dwarkanath Purshotham Gold Medal for academic excellence by the university.

Anupama lives in Mumbai and Michigan.

The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) is a registered 501©3 not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting and showcasing Indian artists in the performing, visual, literary and folk arts.
IAAC, 146West 29th St, Suite 7R3, NYC 10128. Phone: 212 594 3685.
Email: iaac@iaac.us. Web: www.iaac.us

http://www.iaac.us/SRK_Bollywood/invitation.htm

the book:
http://www.iaac.us/SRK_Bollywood/images/king_bolly.jpg
King of Bollywood
0-446-57858-4 . $24.99 (In Canada: $31.99)
978-0-446-57858-5 . 224 pages with 8-page photo insert . 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 . Pop Culture .
Rights: World English

[elimeten]

and some really heart-stoppingly gorgeous pics from the website:

oh! and WARNING! be careful girls.
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[abaya]

OK pics, most of which we have seen before and seem to be from KANK, but thanx for posting the article.

[elimeten]

OK pics, most of which we have seen before and seem to be from KANK, but thanx for posting the article.

i know we've seen some of them before but those were different pose. and they are from KANK.

[nabs_srk]

Thanks:d:d:d

[chocolate_girl1981]

thank you so much

[abid]

October 4 , 2007 >

Is there a typing mistake ?

[abid]

Abaya is this book out or will it be out in October

[elimeten]

October 4 , 2007 >

Is there a typing mistake ?


that is for the event .that's why i bold these infos:

Anupama Chopra's "King of Bollywood"- October 4, 2007

Book Reading, Sale and Signing followed by a cocktail reception.

Venue: TBA
Time: 6:30-9 pm

[rEd_cHilli3z]

OMG ........ :shocked: ........ !!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah, they're a diff pose :shocked:......

thanks!! can't wait!!

[srk_girl501]

OMG :jawdrop: he's so gorgeous!!!!:love:

[Ariadne]

for the german members: the book is out in Aug. 07

http://www.amazon.de/King-Bollywood-Seductive-Indian-Cinema/dp/0446578584/ref=wl_it_dp/303-5787993-3968260?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2XTXOB39CSQTR&colid=2ZVLF4WVAAGAQ

[abid]

that is for the event .that's why i bold these infos:

Anupama Chopra's "King of Bollywood"- October 4, 2007

Book Reading, Sale and Signing followed by a cocktail reception.

Venue: TBA
Time: 6:30-9 pm


OK Thanks .

That means it is to be released .

[sandidi]

WOW, thanx for the news elimeten!

signing? that means by Anupama, right? wonder if SRK will be there?

[PrettY_WoMaN]

:love: :love: Thanx Ima.I didnt see the first two pix before

[Reena]

Thanks for the gorgeous pictures and for the warning :D

[Nehreen]

gorgeous pics

[Gosha]

Thank you for the information on the release date. :) Looking really forward to this one. :yipee:

[SRKFanatic]

:thud:

Armssssssss.

[nicha]

breathtaking pics :thud:

i am so going!

[Jalda]

OMG :thud::thud::thud::thud:

[impossibleprincess124]

amazing pics...i think quite a few are from kank??

[elimeten]

amazing pics...i think quite a few are from kank??
all of them are from KANK.

[tanja06]

already preordered... :D

[Reggiana]

Pre-ordered on Amazon UK along with Shah Rukh's Twenty years of a decade..:waiting: :frantic: :excited:

[abid]

I will do a follow up article tomorrow at Glamsham.

Will put up the draft here tomorrow.


Just for info.

[Gosha]

I will do a follow up article tomorrow at Glamsham.

Will put up the draft here tomorrow.


Just for info.
Great! Thanks! :)

[TopazSLC]

Gorgeous pics! Thanks, Ima!:yahoo:

[Charla]

wow coool

[jaskl]

great pics! i'm a puddle on the floor right now :)

[anna_k]

:yahoo: :yahoo: Cant wait...I hope ther's a book signing in UK with SRK!!!

[Rajshri]

OMG WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! Oki I lightened some pictures up because they looked so dark... :blushing:

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[srk_girl501]

wow...great! thanks Rajjo:D

[Asha]

Thanks for the news Elimeten! Can't wait to get a hold of the book!!

[Gosha]

Thanks for the news Elimeten! Can't wait to get a hold of the book!!

Yeah me too! Awesome pics! Thank you Rajjo! :)

[SRK_Super_Fanatic]

WOWWWWWWWWWWW :thud: :thud: :thud:

[abaya]

Shah Rukh: Yeh vaada raha
By: Upala KBR
May 23, 2007
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Ladies first! Anupama Chopra
Film writer Anupama Chopra, who has written books like Dilwale Dulhaniyan Le Jayenge (The Bravehearted Will Take The Bride) and Sholay:

The Making Of A Classic, is all set to release her next book on the life of Shah Rukh Khan.

But what makes her four-year project pleasant is a promise that SRK made to her four years ago — and kept!

Portrait of B-Town

Chopra, who will be releasing her book, King of Bollywood — Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema on September 8, says, “When I started writing it four years ago, he promised that he wouldn’t release his autobiography until after I had released my book.

It was very gracious of him. I’m sure when he made that promise he had no idea I would take four years to write it. His could’ve released his autobiography three years ago!”

Anupama says Shah Rukh started writing his autobiography much before she started hers.

“In fact, he had finished more than half his book when asked me to read it to ensure our topics weren’t repeated in both books. But both are different.



ladies first! Shah Rukh Khan
While Shah Rukh’s is emotional and moving, mine is a portrait of Bollywood through Shah Rukh’s life and films.

Also, mine will be India’s first book to be released by a mainstream American publisher (Grant Central Publishing) and will be released for American readers as well,” says Anupama.

Mellow man

When she first told Shah Rukh about her book, his reaction wasn’t encouraging. “He said, ‘I don’t deserve that much attention.’ It took a bit of convincing and then he was fine.”

Anupama, who is married to filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has known Shah Rukh since the time she went to interview him while he was shooting for Yes Boss in 1996. “It was my first interview with Shah Rukh.”

Has he changed much as a person since? Says Anupama, “It would be presumptuous of me to comment as I don’t know him deeply, but yes, I find him more mellow today. There is a calmness about him but he still has that unflagging energy.”

While Shah Rukh has skimmed through a copy of King of Bollywood and liked it, husband Vidhu has read the entire book. “He liked it too. But I don’t think we can ever be objective about each other’s work!”


King of Bollywood — Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema

The book reveals how Shah Rukh Khan, a middle-class Muslim boy from Delhi, broke into the insular, nepotistic world of Bombay’s show business and emerged a superstar.

His larger-than-life tale takes us through the colourful and idiosyncratic Bollywood movie industry, where fantastic dreams and outrageous obsessions share the spotlight with extortion, murder and corruption.





http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2007/may/157908.htm

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thanx! :kiss: can't wait for the books!! especially the autobiography!!

[SRKFanatic]

So that's why his autobiography has been delayed. :D

[nicha]

So that's why his autobiography has been delayed. :D
yeah, why not, i'll take that. :D

is her book only about SRK or the world of bollywood too? it doesn't matter really, he is in it so it is going to be a best seller. :)

[palacerani]

See? Only SRK would make a promise like this and keep it no matter how long it took. He's such a wonderful human being. There are very few like him in the world.

[SRKExtremist]

Sorry OT but Reema and Nicha, your sigs are killer :thud:

[bhattijessi]

thanks for sharing cant wait

[sandidi]

So that's why his autobiography has been delayed. :D

that's taking courtesy and consideration to a new level, God bless him!

and Sept 8th release? that's better than October 4th! thanx for the good news abaya!

[Kalsoom_Roses]

King’s Biography!!

[23 May 2007]

Shah Rukh Khan, the Badshah of Bollywood, will soon have a full book ‘ King of Bollywood—Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema’ devoted on his life and times in bollywood by the renowned film writer Anupama Chopra. The book will trace the journey of a middle class Muslim boy from Delhi to the super stardom of bollywood beating the nepotism and insular ways of the show business. The book is due for release on September 8 by an American publisher.

As Anupama Chopra says, ‘ My book is a portrait of Bollywood through Shah Rukh Khan’s life and films. Also mine will be India’s first book to be released by a mainstream American publisher (Grant Central Publishing) and will be released for American readers as well. My first direct interaction with Shah Rukh was an interview with him in 1996 during the shooting of Yes Boss. It would be presumptuous of me to comment as I don’t know him deeply, but yes, I find him mellower today. There is calmness about him but he still has that unflagging energy.’

It took Anupama Chopra almost four years to complete the book about Shah Rukh and during this time the King Khan kept patience and waited her to release her book first. In fact, when Anupama was going to start her project, S RK too was writing an autobiography detailing his struggles and times and had even half finished that but did not publish due to Anupama’s book. And now he will publish his own book only after her biography has done its share of business.

However, both the books are different and have been written with a different outlook and methodology. While Anupama’s book is more of an analytical study, Shah Rukh’s autobiography is more of an emotional response to his environment and bollywood’s cut throat ways in general. His book will deal with personal rivalries, friendships, equations after becoming a superstar of bollywood

It may be recalled that Shah Rukh Khan’s wax statue has already found a place among the world celebrities at Madame Tussauds museum in London and now this biography is a further testimony of the soaring popularity of the King Khan. Big B, listening??

http://magnamags.com/magna_stardust/node/1184

[Reggiana]

King’s Biography!!

[23 May 2007]


It took Anupama Chopra almost four years to complete the book about Shah Rukh and during this time the King Khan kept patience and waited her to release her book first. In fact, when Anupama was going to start her project, S RK too was writing an autobiography detailing his struggles and times and had even half finished that but did not publish due to Anupama’s book. And now he will publish his own book only after her biography has done its share of business.



:( Shame; it means we're going to have to wait several more months!:sad:
Anyway, I'm sure SRK fans will buy every book about him they can get their hands on, I know I would (as a matter of fact I have :D ) so business is bound to be good, there's no need to delay, :bow: PLEASE?

[anna_k]

While Id definitely buy this book, its the autobiography Im dying for...so hurry up Shahru and finish it soon:frantic:

[ujjwala]

How can someone be sooooooooo nice to others. But we are talking about SRK:aww: after all.

I have been waiting for SRK's book since a long time. The wait seemed endless for the last few years but now the bright side is that we may have to wait for just about year at max :yahoo: (considering that we have been waiting over 5 years now).

[PrettY_WoMaN]

“When I started writing it four years ago, he promised that he wouldn’t release his autobiography until after I had released my book.

It was very gracious of him. I’m sure when he made that promise he had no idea I would take four years to write it. His could’ve released his autobiography three years ago!”

Gentleman! :aww:

[venus27]

great. amazon.com i think is allowing you to pre order.
SRK is truly wonderful, imagine keeping a promise like this for four years.. when everyone would have jumped to get a copy of his own book. i guess now we can look forward to his book coming out soon.

[Jalda]

:clap2:

[Gosha]

Awesome news. :clap2: Thank you. :)

[DSP]

Thanks for sharing!! I am glad Anupama's book is publishing world-wide!! Also, i did not know that she is Vidu Vinod Chopra's wife???? Hummmmm, Interesting!!

[shakie]

So that's why his autobiography has been delayed. :D

Finally an explanation..:yes:

Shah Rukh’s autobiography is more of an emotional response to his environment and bollywood’s cut throat ways in general. His book will deal with personal rivalries, friendships, equations after becoming a superstar of bollywoodSounds like an interesting must must must read book....:yes:

[SRK_Super_Fanatic]

Wow he's so amazing..:bow:

[Asha]

Thank you very very much Abaya! Now the hardest part for me is to wait for this book to be released, counting days ................

[sandidi]

I just had an email from Anupama Chopra! I have been meaning to email her for weeks, but she got in first...she has asked me to spread the word that her book is being released in the first week of September (which we probably all know already) and has give me the link to her website:

www.anupamachopra.com

there are several articles there you may not have seen before. I haven't had time to read everything there yet, but the site is lovely.

so, everyone who hasn't ordered yet, please go to her own website for details how to order now, $8.50 off the original price...

this is what SRK said about Anupama:

I have always read Anupama Chopra’s books with relish. She has an educated and unbiased approach. Her work is always thought provoking and entertaining. Whoever reads this book will have a clear and insightful understanding of Bollywood and of course, me. Thanks Anu."
Shah Rukh Khan
2007
King of Bollywood : Shah Rukh Khan
and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema
Available for Pre-order at Amazon CLICK HERE
List Price: $24.99 Price: $16.49 You Save: $8.50 (34%)

[fatyyz]

ok thanks:)

[elimeten]

That's awesome Didi, thanks for the link. :aww:

[srk_girl501]

Great news! thanks for the link.

[Sema]

For all German members: amazon.de also has this book available, they take 20,99 EUR, free delivery.
Ordering at amazon.com, together with the fee for international delivery, costs 25,47 USD or, according to todays exchange rate, about 18,95 EUR, but with the higher risk and the longer shipping duration.

HTH,
Sema

[nicha]

ouuuuuuu, great. thanks for the link.

[SRKFanatic]

Hmm. Should I preorder? :hmm:

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thanx!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gosha]

I just had an email from Anupama Chopra! I have been meaning to email her for weeks, but she got in first...she has asked me to spread the word that her book is being released in the first week of September (which we probably all know already) and has give me the link to her website:

www.anupamachopra.com



Thank you for the info and the link Sandi. :)

[sandidi]

further clarification today from Anu...US launch is August 27th, releasing globally (including Australia!) around September 8. Oct 4 is reading and signing in New York. There will also be Hindi, Marathi and possibly German translations. No launch planned for Germany yet. Launch plans all in place by July...

[SRKFanatic]

Thanks for the update Sandi.

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thanx so much sandidi

[anna_k]

Thanks for the update Sandi!! It seems that after CDI releases in August we have lots of treats in store for the rest of the year...thank you Shah Rukh Sweetheart!:excited: :excited:

[tanja06]

thanks a lot sandidi !
b.t.w. I havn't expected a CDI lauch in Germany, but I'm glad to read that they'll possibly have German subs.... :) And maybe they'll change their mind...
Anyway - looking forward to CDI :thumbsup:

[sandidi]

thanks a lot sandidi !
b.t.w. I havn't expected a CDI lauch in Germany, but I'm glad to read that they'll possibly have German subs.... :) And maybe they'll change their mind...
Anyway - looking forward to CDI :thumbsup:

we seem to have crossed lines here Tanja...I was referring to the launch and German translation of Anupama's book, not CDI...:sorry:

[pokeye]

Anupama Chopra's book on Shah Rukh Khan

'KING OF BOLLYWOOD’ is a sweeping portrait of a man who is worshipped as a modern-day God, a country finding its identity and a movie industry that helped to change the face of India.

The book reveals how Shah Rukh Khan, a middle-class Muslim boy from Delhi, broke into the insular, nepotistic world of Bombay show business and emerged as a superstar. His larger-than-life tale takes us through the colorful and idiosyncratic Bollywood movie industry, where fantastic dreams and outrageous obsessions share the spotlight with extortion, murder, and corruption.

Mira Nair, director of The Namesake, comments "The ultimate story of the outsider who became Bollywood's great insider. Chopra captures the snap, crackle and pop of celluloid dreams in this immensely readable bio of the great Khan's life...a bounty for cinema lovers everywhere”

Emma Thompson, Oscar winning actor, comments: "The “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls” of the Bollywood industry and essential reading for any Shah Rukh Khan fan."

‘KING OF BOLLYWOOD’ is the first comprehensive narrative account of Bollywood published by a major US publishing house: Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books). The book is being distributed in India by Om Books and Westland Books Pvt. Ltd. Internationally renowned film critic Anupama Chopra combines her knowledge of the Bollywood industry with firsthand interviews and exclusive photographs for an exclusive, insider’s look at Shah Rukh Khan and the world of Bollywood. ‘KING OF BOLLYWOOD’ will also be available in Hindi, Marathi and German translations. The will be released on August 9 in India.

Anupama Chopra is a film critic and book author. She has written about the Hindi film industry since 1993. Her work has been published extensively in India Today. She has also written about Bollywood for various international publications such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Variety and Sight & Sound.

Anupama Chopra’s first book ‘Sholay: The Making of a Classic’ sold over 10,000 copies and won a National Award for the best book on cinema (2000). Her second book, ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’, was published by the British Film Institute as part of the Modern Classics Series. Currently, Anupama scripts and host a weekly film review show called Picture This on NDTV 24/7.

http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/07/03/9679/index.html

[sandidi]

very nice article, thanx Pokeye

[Jalda]

thanks for the article...:D

[Gosha]

Thank you Pokeye. This book will be interesting not only for SRK fans, but also for movie fans worldwide. :clap2:

[pokeye]

More praise on the book… :clap2:

'King of Bollywood is the all-singing, all-dancing back stage pass to Bollywood. Anupama Chopra chronicles the political and cultural story of India with finesse and insight, through fly-on-wall access to one of its biggest, most charming and charismatic stars,' praises Gurinder Chadha, director of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM.

'This smart and thoroughly researched book explores stardom - that most of mysterious of phenomena - and in telling the story of Shah Rukh Khan it also shows how a city, an industry and a star can be characters in a single urban epic. Anupama Chopra knows how to blend social analysis with the frisson of glamour and the insider's knowledge of one of the world's great dream machines,' says Arjun Appadurai, John Dewey Professor in the Social Sciences, The New School, New York.

'India has changed more after economic liberalization in 1991 than at any other time in its history. This elegant book is not only an intelligent guide to the charismatic superstar of this era, Shah Rukh Khan, but also to the Indian film industry (Bollywood) and modern India itself. Long live King Khan!' says Dr Rachel Dwyer, Professor of Indian Cultures and Cinema.

'I have always read Anupama Chopra’s books with relish. She has an educated and unbiased approach. Her work is always thought provoking and entertaining. Whoever reads this book will have a clear and insightful understanding of Bollywood and of course, me. Thanks Anu,' says the King Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) himself.

http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/jul/03_anupama_chopras_king_of_bollywood_shah_rukh_kha n.asp

[sareeka]

Anupama Chopra's book on Shah Rukh Khan

By IndiaFM News Bureau, July 3, 2007 - 16:29 IST

‘KING OF BOLLYWOOD’ is a sweeping portrait of a man who is worshipped as a modern-day God, a country finding its identity and a movie industry that helped to change the face of India.

The book reveals how Shah Rukh Khan, a middle-class Muslim boy from Delhi, broke into the insular, nepotistic world of Bombay show business and emerged as a superstar. His larger-than-life tale takes us through the colorful and idiosyncratic Bollywood movie industry, where fantastic dreams and outrageous obsessions share the spotlight with extortion, murder, and corruption.

Mira Nair, director of The Namesake, comments "The ultimate story of the outsider who became Bollywood's great insider. Chopra captures the snap, crackle and pop of celluloid dreams in this immensely readable bio of the great Khan's life...a bounty for cinema lovers everywhere”

Emma Thompson, Oscar winning actor, comments: The “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls” of the Bollywood industry and essential reading for any Shah Rukh Khan fan.

‘KING OF BOLLYWOOD’ is the first comprehensive narrative account of Bollywood published by a major US publishing house: Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books). The book is being distributed in India by Om Books and Westland Books Pvt. Ltd. Internationally renowned film critic Anupama Chopra combines her knowledge of the Bollywood industry with firsthand interviews and exclusive photographs for an exclusive, insider’s look at Shah Rukh Khan and the world of Bollywood. ‘KING OF BOLLYWOOD’ will also be available in Hindi, Marathi and German translations. The will be released on August 9 in India.

Anupama Chopra is a film critic and book author. She has written about the Hindi film industry since 1993. Her work has been published extensively in India Today. She has also written about Bollywood for various international publications such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Variety and Sight & Sound.

Anupama Chopra’s first book ‘Sholay: The Making of a Classic’ sold over 10,000 copies and won a National Award for the best book on cinema (2000). Her second book, ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’, was published by the British Film Institute as part of the Modern Classics Series. Currently, Anupama scripts and host a weekly film review show called Picture This on NDTV 24/7.


http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/07/03/9679/index.html


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[sandih]

further clarification today from Anu...US launch is August 27th, releasing globally (including Australia!) around September 8. Oct 4 is reading and signing in New York. ...
Do you know where in NY Sandidi?

[sandih]

beautiful pics. Thanks

[jabarbi]

Thanks for the update Pakai. I wish Shah Rukh would be at the reading and signing of the book in New York, because I would certainly go.

[Dharma]

here are some information from Anupama's website

INDO-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL presents
Anupama Chopra's "King of Bollywood"- October 4, 2007
Book Reading, Sale and Signing followed by a cocktail reception.

Venue: TBA
Time : 6:30 - 9 pm
King of Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema
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October 6, 2007 at 4.30 pm
Reading and presentation on King of Bollywood:
Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema
Peabody Essex Museum, 137 Essex St Salem, MA

[Dharma]

The INDO-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL announces the reading at August 9th. Maybe they changed to an earlier one

http://www.iaac.us/SRK_Bollywood/S_rukh.htm

[Charla]

The Table of contents as taken from Amazon

1. Bollywood Dreams 1
2. Peshwar: the streets of the storyteller 16
3. A ladykiller is born 27
4. No Mans Land 39
5. you should be in movies 53
6. Scandel In Panscheel Park 66
7.the Television Years 79
8. Life after Death 89
9. Super brat 101
10. Murder, He wrote 118
11. the Brave heart takes the box office 130
12. A global Icon 144
13. Brand SRK 156
14. Mobsters and movies 166
15. the Fall from grace 180
16. devdas 196
17. King of bollywood 211


Excerpt: Temptation was a typically bollywood blend of actors lipsyching popular songs and dance performances interspersed with comedy routines and fan interactions. It featured six leading stars, each enacting a different temptation. the Biggest draw was SRK.

[bhattijessi]

wow great and hot pics where can we buy the book from any site ?

[Reggiana]

wow great and hot pics where can we buy the book from any site ?

It can be pre-ordered on Amazon :)

[rEd_cHilli3z]

can't wait :D :D :D

[nicha]

they changed the date. it is not in october anymore, it is in august now. :excited:
Roza, we need to call them again. i better pm her fast.

[babasko]

After getting the possiblity to read a galley copy of "King of Bollywood" fellow blogger Filmiholic gave me and some fellow BW fans the opportunity to interview Anupama about her upcoming book via Email yesterday.

The result can be read here:

http://filmiholic.com/2007/07/10/author-blogger-book-discussion-anupama-chopra/

Btw. I really really liked reading it. :thumbsup:

Oh, and Anupama says USA Aug 2nd, India Aug 9th and U.K Sept. 6th. and there is going to be a German version in October.

[sandidi]

After getting the possiblity to read a galley copy of "King of Bollywood" fellow blogger Filmiholic gave me and some fellow BW fans the opportunity to interview Anupama about her upcoming book via Email yesterday.

The result can be read here:

http://filmiholic.com/2007/07/10/author-blogger-book-discussion-anupama-chopra/

Btw. I really really liked reading it. :thumbsup:

Oh, and Anupama says USA Aug 2nd, India Aug 9th and U.K Sept. 6th. and there is going to be a German version in October.

fantastic, thanx for posting babasko

[peace]

Thanks Babasko. Excellent read. So looking forward to the book and I was surprised there were some things mentioned about Shah rukh that I didn't know.

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thanx babasko!

[Gosha]

Excellent interview! :yipee: Thanks a lot! :)

[Dharma]

Really great interview. Thanks :yes:

Unfortunately I have to wait till the book is available on Amazon and my vacation is over. I´m so curious to read this book.:waiting:

[pokeye]

great great interview. thanks a ton!

[Charla]

The link isnt working for me :(

[pokeye]

‘Shah Rukh’s stardom is like nothing I’ve ever known’
A widely praised new biography of Shah Rukh Khan by Anupama Chopra, author of Sholay: The Making of a Classic, will be released in India in August. Nisha Susan speaks to the award-winning writer
ANUPAMA CHOPRA

Who gave you the most interesting insights about SRK?
I would say SRK himself! He is by far the most fascinating source and tells the best stories. He is supremely articulate and is a very entertaining speaker.

Does your book overturn received ideas of SRK?
The most prevalent perception about SRK is that he is a bigger star than he is an actor. My book cannot overturn that perception, only a movie can! That notion about Shah Rukh has been a singular note in his career right from his theatre days with Barry John. Despite people laughing at him, his friends making fun of him, that style has been constant. His friends would say, aaj chhath ko uda diya! What was interesting for me was how he used that over-the-top, highly energetic style and transformed it into global superstardom.

Your book starts at an unlikely place — in a small town in Georgia — with an SRK fan who dreams one night that he is dancing with SRK.
I heard bizarre stories about SRK fans everywhere, over and over again. There was one moment with SRK that I will never forget. It was in the rural outskirts of Chandigarh during the production of Veer-Zaara. The scene needed a pastoral setting. The unit had just arrived in this field and I stepped into the makeup van to chat with SRK. We spent an hour talking. Then we came out of the van. First, I stepped out, then SRK followed me. I was suddenly hit by this strange, very loud sound. It was frightening. When I had stepped into the van the field had been empty. Now there were 400 people chanting SRK’s name. It was surreal. More so because I had been sitting for an hour with SRK with very little sense of talking to God. There was none of the old-style megalomania of stars about Shah Rukh. I had forgotten that this guy is worshipped. His stardom is like nothing I have ever experienced. Being around him is nonstop entertainment.

What did you yourself most want to know about SRK?
I wanted to find the ‘X’ factor in the whole SRK phenomenon. Obviously, there really is no key to explain how he arrived where he is or who he is. There is no single factor to explain why he, who to many is a mediocre actor and a mediocre looker, is the face of post-liberalised India.

What is the one thing about SRK that few people know?
I didn’t know that his first movie role was in Arundhati Roy and Pradeep Krishen's In Which Annie Gives it Those Ones. I could not believe it. I dug up the movie and watched him in it and keeled over laughing. There he was, in three scenes, just one of the crowd. He was quite hurt about not landing a lead role in that film.

Does he remain elusive to you or do you now feel you know him well?
SRK will always be elusive to me. SRK is fiercely intelligent. He reveals only what he chooses to reveal. He will only tell you what he wants you to know. There are spaces in his life in which someone like me would never be admitted

Your book explores SRK, the city of Mumbai and Bollywood. How has SRK shaped Bollywood?
I think SRK has shaped Bollywood enormously. I think his presence and the work he did with Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra structured 90s Bollywood. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge was a watershed moment in terms of the overseas market, stories and how characters were shaped. Then he picked up Karan Johar who was Aditya's assistant director and they did Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which was another watershed moment. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai transformed the style, the costumes, the look of Hindi films. Shah Rukh is the face of New Bollywood. When I first started reporting on Bollywood even in the early 90s, most of the directors were men in their 50s. It was still a cottage industry and quite unprofessional. SRK and the directors he worked with had a lot to do with changing that.

What is your favourite Hindi film?
My all-time favourite still is Sholay. For people from my generation there is nothing like Sholay and no one like Amitabh Bachchan. That reverential low-angle view we still reserve for Mr Bachchan.

Finally, did SRK stop you from writing up specific stuff on him?
Never. He never told me what to write or what not to write. He made it clear from the start this was going to be my take on him.

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main32.asp?filename=hub210707shah_rukh.asp

[Leonine]

What a glorious interview. I can't wait to meet her in August!

[sandidi]

‘Shah Rukh’s stardom is like nothing I’ve ever known’][/FONT[/URL]

Anupama is a fascinating writer, thanx Pokeye...this is going to be a riveting read! (I guarantee it)

and notice the date on the bottom of the article at the source...21st July! someone can see into the future? :thumbsup:

[TopazSLC]

Shah Rukh’s stardom is like nothing I’ve ever known’

[SAME INTERVIEW AS POSTED BY POKEYE JUST A FEW POSTS ABOVE. ]

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main32.asp?filename=hub210707shah_rukh.asp

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thanx!! eeeee! can't wait to get it!

[Neesa]

Can somebody be so kind to tell me what 'aaj chhath ko uda diya' means ? :hmm:

Thanks!

[Charla]

Fantastic interview! I would love to meet her

I have her book on DDLJ and now SRK WAHOOOO I cannot wait for this book to come out.

[sandidi]

This sounds really interesting. :yes: Does anyone have a release date for this? Sandi? I've got to have a copy!

the last I heard: Book launch, reading & signing NYC August 9th 2007;
Book signing, Astoria, NY - August 10th;
Reading, Salem, MA - October 6th;

these may change, and if so, I will advise when I find out

The book is available for pre-order now at amazon.com for $16.49 which is 34% off...around $8.00 or more off)

India: Aug 9th;
UK: Sept 6th; (sorry, UK fans!)

Anupama Chopra's Official website:

http://www.anupamachopra.com

[lostone]

thanks Sandi.. :thumbsup: *whips out the Visa..*

[sandidi]

thanks Sandi.. :thumbsup: *whips out the Visa..*

good girl! :highfive: AC will be pleased! :beerchug:

[sareeka]

I sent and email to find out if I could buy the book in a shop. Following is the reply I got.

Linda A. Duggins
Director, Multicultural Publicity
Hachette Book Group,USA
237 Park Avenue
Room 16-179
New York, NY 10017
212-364-1424
212-364-0941, fax
linda.duggins@hbgusa.com

The book is available at most bookstores and amazon.com, bn.com, etc.

The author will be in LA, Sunday, 8/12 – UCLA India Splendor. Feel free to stop by and get your book signed.



Thanks.

[sandidi]

I sent and email to find out if I could buy the book in a shop. Following is the reply I got.

Linda A. Duggins
Director, Multicultural Publicity
Hachette Book Group,USA
237 Park Avenue
Room 16-179
New York, NY 10017
212-364-1424
212-364-0941, fax
linda.duggins@hbgusa.com

The book is available at most bookstores and amazon.com, bn.com, etc.

The author will be in LA, Sunday, 8/12 – UCLA India Splendor. Feel free to stop by and get your book signed.

Thanks.

well done, thanx for the info :waiting:

[TopazSLC]

Got notice from amazon.com yesterday that this book will ship EARLIER than expected! (I pre-orderd it back in January!!) It is now expected to ship between July 26 -July 28th!:woohoo:

[anna_k]

:excited: :excited: Thats great!

[Reggiana]

Got notice from amazon.com yesterday that this book will ship EARLIER than expected! (I pre-orderd it back in January!!) It is now expected to ship between July 26 -July 28th!:woohoo:

Amazon.co.uk still gives August 30th-September 3rd as shipping date and a 3-week difference in the publication date. :hmm:
I pre-ordered it along with Twenty Years of a Decade (Shah Rukh's book) but I don't think that's the reason for the difference in dates. :rolleyes:

[maryah]

Sorry Reggiana, but I also got an email from Amazon saying it's shipping early, same dates as Topaz gave. I can't explain it, but there it is. Maybe the dates on the website now are just for new orders? (Like Topaz, I also preordered it in January.) :)

[Charla]

Amazon.co.uk still gives August 30th-September 3rd as shipping date and a 3-week difference in the publication date. :hmm:
I pre-ordered it along with Twenty Years of a Decade (Shah Rukh's book) but I don't think that's the reason for the difference in dates. :rolleyes:


SRK's own biography is on pre-order:fainting:

[Reggiana]

Sorry Reggiana, but I also got an email from Amazon saying it's shipping early, same dates as Topaz gave. I can't explain it, but there it is. Maybe the dates on the website now are just for new orders? (Like Topaz, I also preordered it in January.) :)


I pre-ordered it in April along with SRK's book which isn't available on Amazon.com. :shrug:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446578584/026-9540817-4681211

[Sema]

I've ordered my copy at amazon.de, and amazon.de gives 27. to 29. August as delivery date. :huh:

I hope they speed things up, I don't want to wait a full month longer for that book! :ranting:

Gruß,
Sema

[peace]

I am trying to order mine from amazon.co.uk. Its £11.18. It says that its only available hard cover. Is this right?

[Reggiana]

I am trying to order mine from amazon.co.uk. Its £11.18. It says that its only available hard cover. Is this right?

It would make sense for a newly published book. paperback editions are usually published later.

[peace]

It would make sense for a newly published book. paperback editions are usually published later.
Thanks. Mine is also to be delivered 28-29 August.

[sandidi]

Got notice from amazon.com yesterday that this book will ship EARLIER than expected! (I pre-orderd it back in January!!) It is now expected to ship between July 26 -July 28th!:woohoo:

great news Topaz, thanx for the info! that's only like 1 week away! :woohoo: :waiting: :waiting:

[sandidi]

I found this nice interview (audio) with Anupama Chopra...16 minutes long

http://www.kamlabhattshow.com/

[DSP]

Very nice interview. I am so glad that Anupama is highly fond of Shahrukh:):)

[maryah]

Early this morning I had an email that it's been shipped! "Shipped via USPS (estimated arrival date: 30-July-2007)." Waaah hooooo! :D

[sandih]

Thanks for the link Sandidi, very very nice interview. I enjoyed it.

[Reggiana]

Early this morning I had an email that it's been shipped! "Shipped via USPS (estimated arrival date: 30-July-2007)." Waaah hooooo! :D

:curse: Amazon.co.uk:rocket: :ranting:
dispatch date still given as August 26th :curse:

[DSP]

My husband just bought me my book from "Barns & Noble" in Houston:):) I am very excited, and just started reading it... If you leave in north america, you should be able to get your copy!!

[SRKBeNo.1]

is it out in india?

[sandidi]

My husband just bought me my book from "Barns & Noble" in Houston:):) I am very excited, and just started reading it... If you leave in north america, you should be able to get your copy!!

wow, already? you are so lucky! we expect a review from you very shortly (it took me about 5 hours to read it thru)

[Gosha]

My husband just bought me my book from "Barns & Noble" in Houston:):) I am very excited, and just started reading it... If you leave in north america, you should be able to get your copy!!

Thanks a lot for the info. :) I will check B&N out.

[lifefriends4ever]

I just checked the B&N website...they have it available in most of their stores.Hopefully I'll be getting one very soon.

[TopazSLC]

Will there be a special forum to discuss the book and, if so, should we wait until a specific date to start such discussions since it seems as if some will have the book weeks before others?

[TopazSLC]

Early this morning I had an email that it's been shipped! "Shipped via USPS (estimated arrival date: 30-July-2007)." Waaah hooooo! :D

I received an email yesterday that it has been shipped and estimated arrival date is July 28, 2007. :boogie:

[Sema]

I think opening a new thread with an explicit title should be enough. "Discussions about 'King of Bollywood'" or "Discussions about Anupama Chopras book" would probably be clear enough that those of us who have to wait so long :sad: can stear clear of it, but still discuss the pre-book excitement in here. :)

Gruß,
Sema,
who does not understand this difference of four weeks - for once I would really like to get something SRK at the same time the rest of the world does :ranting:

[SRKBeNo.1]

Is this out in INDIA?

[maryah]

Your wish is our command, folks. :D

I've created a thread in the Discussion area just for those who already have the book. Feel free to start discussing as soon as you want.

http://www.shahrukhkhan.org/forcon/showthread.php?p=497887#post497887

[sandidi]

Sema,
who does not understand this difference of four weeks - for once I would really like to get something SRK at the same time the rest of the world does :ranting:

arre Sema...at least you get it SOMETIME...it wont be available in Australia at all, I bet! like everything else to do with SRK...Australia is probably the *last frontier* as far as SRK goes!

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thanx for the info guys. i wonder if its at "BORDERS" in north america??

[jabarbi]

thanx for the info guys. i wonder if its at "BORDERS" in north america??
Borders in NY say you have to pre-order for pick-up at store.

[rEd_cHilli3z]

k i'll check out Borders over here, thanx jabarbi!!

[Reggiana]

Gruß,
Sema,
who does not understand this difference of four weeks - for once I would really like to get something SRK at the same time the rest of the world does :ranting:

The maddening thing is that we are made to wait for the US edition (on Amazon.co.uk, the price is listed in $ first) :curse: and not for a specific European edition.
My only hope, but with age I'm turning delusional, is that the delay is due to the joint offer of SRK's own book but after an umpteenth visit to the Harper Collins website, I'm less and less hopeful as the Book list remains a sad blank.

(http://www.harpercollins.co.in/authors.aspx?Id=417)

C'mon boy! Get down to it!

[sibel]

bitte ein mal schraeibe mich an

[Reggiana]

bitte ein mal schraeibe mich an

:hmm: Meaning?

Could someone in our German Branch translate? Please :D

Edit: It's probably not worth the effort, from another Sibel's post in a different thread, I don't think it means much but it has confirmed that person's poor sense of spelling. (Yeah, that's the old teacher in me, I can spot spelling mistakes even in the languages I don't speak:haha: )

[Sema]

Sibel asked to write to her, and yes, your sense for spelling was right, Elly! :wink:

To the book issue: I ordered only Anupama Chopras book, not the other one with it, and amazon.de still says they will deliver around 28th August.
If they haven't updated this within this week, I'll unearth their old landline number and call them and ask (friendly, I *can* be nice if I want to! :D).

Gruß,
Sema
Edit: I tried to contact her, but can't, as she apparently can't receive pm's and has disabled her email adress. So I'll write a short explanation in German here, sorry, Admins!

Sibel, in diesem Forum wird ausschließlich Englisch verwendet, Deutsch ist hier unerwünscht, genauso wie andere Sprachen. Versuch bitte, hier Englisch zu schreiben, keine Angst, hier sind etliche User, die sich mit Englisch schwertun. Wenn Du Fragen hast, die Du in Englisch absolut nicht formulieren kannst, kannst Du mich gerne unter sema@adck.de anschreiben.

[sandidi]

:hmm: Meaning?

Could someone in our German Branch translate? Please :D

Edit: It's probably not worth the effort, from another Sibel's post in a different thread, I don't think it means much but it has confirmed that person's poor sense of spelling. (Yeah, that's the old teacher in me, I can spot spelling mistakes even in the languages I don't speak:haha: )

well done Elly...I am a fanatic about spelling also.

[sandidi]

Sibel asked to write to her, and yes, your sense for spelling was right, Elly! :wink:

To the book issue: I ordered only Anupama Chopras book, not the other one with it.

Gruß,
Sema

what other book was with Anupama's book, Sema? :confused:

[Sema]

Elly had preordered 20 years of a decade with her copy of A. Chopras book, so she feared amazon.co.uk would hold that book back until SRK's book is released.

HTH,
Sema

[sandidi]

Elly had preordered 20 years of a decade with her copy of A. Chopras book, so she feared amazon.co.uk would hold that book back until SRK's book is released.

HTH,
Sema

OIC! no, that's not possible, or likely...after all, SRK hasn't even finished writing his book yet...I've been waiting for over 4 years (since he first mentioned it) but I'm not holding my breath!

[lifefriends4ever]

I got my book yesterady at Barnes and Nobles.
Will give my review later toady!

[maryah]

My copy just arrived in the mail! OK, off to read now... "Do not disturb!" :D

[jabarbi]

OIC! no, that's not possible, or likely...after all, SRK hasn't even finished writing his book yet...I've been waiting for over 4 years (since he first mentioned it) but I'm not holding my breath!
I pre-ordered a copy of A. Chopra's book, but they say it should take between 1-6 weeks to be delivered. I'm happy for Mary and others who already got their copy.

O/T Sandi was there any feedback on the letters that were sent to SRK asking him to finish his book?

[sandidi]

thanks for your thoughts, Mary. Where did all you guys get the book already when it's not supposed to be released for another 2 weeks, I thought?? just curious!

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thats what i was thinking too.. i thought it was suppose to release later..

[sandidi]

I pre-ordered a copy of A. Chopra's book, but they say it should take between 1-6 weeks to be delivered. I'm happy for Mary and others who already got their copy.

O/T Sandi was there any feedback on the letters that were sent to SRK asking him to finish his book?

there wasn't enough letters to send, so Julia extended the deadline to end of September and she will send them then, but I don't expect there to be any feedback.

[maryah]

I'm one of the people who pre-ordered from Amazon.com when it was first announced, back in January. Just lucky I guess! Usually I'm one of the last people to get any of this stuff. :)

[sandidi]

I'm one of the people who pre-ordered from Amazon.com when it was first announced, back in January. Just lucky I guess! Usually I'm one of the last people to get any of this stuff. :)

thanx for the info Mary

[Sema]

Well, amazon.de has reacted to my email by setting the new delivery date to 9th to 16th August. Two weeks earlier than before, which is at least something.
They promised they will deliver as soon as they can. I'll wait and see.

Gruß,
Sema

[anna_k]

I also ordered through amazon uk along with '20 years'...but today I got so fed up of waiting, I clicked to see if t was available direct from sellers at amazon ...and it was!! my order should be dispatched tomorrow/friday....why didnt I do this earlier:groan:
I will delete my original order (which still shows delivery in August):yes: , once Ive got my hands on my precious book!

[lifefriends4ever]

I got it from Barnes and Nobles...you just need to check your nearest store on their website.

[Reggiana]

I also ordered through amazon uk along with '20 years'...but today I got so fed up of waiting, I clicked to see if t was available direct from sellers at amazon ...and it was!! my order should be dispatched tomorrow/friday....why didnt I do this earlier:groan:
I will delete my original order (which still shows delivery in August):yes: , once Ive got my hands on my precious book!

I fiddled with the delivery option, went back to my original choice, i.e as few deliveries as possible and guess what: I have a new earlier dispatch date for A. Chopra's and the other books I had ordered :) while Shah Rukh's book has been put on the side for later delivery.

C'mon mate, time to finish writing the damn thing! :waiting:

[Sema]

I got it from Barnes and Nobles...you just need to check your nearest store on their website.
Easier said than done, B&N is an American chain of bookstores, and Anna, Elly and me hail from various parts of Europe, as can clearly be seen in our posts.

Gruß,
Sema

[TopazSLC]

Received my copy yesterday -more than half finished reading it!

[sandidi]

I also ordered through amazon uk along with '20 years'...but today I got so fed up of waiting, I clicked to see if t was available direct from sellers at amazon ...and it was!! my order should be dispatched tomorrow/friday....why didnt I do this earlier:groan:
I will delete my original order (which still shows delivery in August):yes: , once Ive got my hands on my precious book!

:woohoo: well done Anna!

[sandidi]

Easier said than done, B&N is an American chain of bookstores, and Anna, Elly and me hail from various parts of Europe, as can clearly be seen in our posts.

Gruß,
Sema

exactly...no B & N here in Australia either

[Satrangi]

The book is now 'on stock' at Amazon.de !! My ordered copy will soon be delivered to me. :boogie:

[Sema]

Yes, my friend got the same message. My order still says 9th to 16th August. I hope they deliver soon to me as well.

Gruß,
Sema

[felisluna]

Hmm, I just checked with amazon.de and got the message that they are preparing to send it right now. That would really make my weekend!

[Satrangi]

Yeah! My book is on it's way! I received the delivery-mail from amazon.de just an hour ago. :egyptian:

[Charla]

I WANT TO HAVE THE BOOK ALSO

when will it release here

[Charla]

When SRK's dad wanted to act

Piyush Roy
Posted online: Friday, July 27, 2007 at 0000 hours IST

And you thought you knew all about Badshah Khan! Come August 9 and someone would reveal all those untold secrets of the 'cocky star', who has attained a kind of 'thairav'.
I haven’t penned 70,000 words gushing on Shah Rukh Khan,” is how film critic and author Anupama Chopra sums her latest book, King of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema.

Yes, yet another biography on SRK hits the stands on August 9. But Chopra, who counts this as her third book on cinema assures this one is different, “It’s an exploration and introduction to the Hindi film industry through the life and times of Shah Rukh Khan.”

Incidentally, the idea of the book was planted within Chopra much before the release of the other books on the actor.

“When I was working on my book on Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge for the British Film Institute, I really got fascinated by Shah Rukh and the way he has shaped contemporary Bollywood. My book on him grew out of that. It is a critical evaluation of his impact on and contributions to the Hindi film industry,” she says, adding that her biggest challenge was structuring the book as “it takes on the big picture of the film industry and India, while simultaneously portraying a detailed picture of the man. It starts from the pre-partition era in the Peshawar galli, where his ancestors hailed from and which was also home to Prithviraj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar and ends with Bollywood occupying a global space.”

Chopra, however, assures that there still are many unknown facts about the much-written actor that people will get to know in her book.


“For instance, I didn’t know that Shah Rukh’s father too for a small period did come to Mumbai and tried to become an actor and that Shah Rukh’s first film was in which Annie gives it those ones made by Arundhati Roy and Pradip Kishen in 1988,” says the author, who as a film journalist has interviewed Khan for over a decade.

“He was just one of the crowd in most scenes and played a character called Senior in the film set in an architectural college,” she informs.

Ten years hence, she observes a kind of “thairav” in the “cocky” star. “He is less cocky than what he was when I first interviewed him in 1996. But he’s still quick on the uptake and always guarantees great lines,” she sallies.

Quiz the film critic on that one SRK film that could be called a contemporary classic and she “undoubtedly” picks DDLJ. “It has a certain innocence with a warm heart. It’s not a manipulative film and is an honestly told story. That’s why it still connects with people. That apart the whole Raj-Rahul series too is going to be representative of our films from a particular era in years to come,” she says.

So has SRK given his nod to the bio? “He is very supportive but I can’t definitely call him my best friend. As regards the book, he has read parts of the manuscript and hasn’t asked me to change a single line,” signs off Chopra.

http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=16625

[peace]

Thanks for the article. Didn't read fully for fear of spoilers. My book is still for 28-29 August delivery. All of you from germany are too lucky.

[Reggiana]

Thanks for the article. Didn't read fully for fear of spoilers. My book is still for 28-29 August delivery. All of you from germany are too lucky.

Mine's from Amazon uk has been moved to 7 August, i.e 3 weeks earlier than previously. Who did you order from?

[Sema]

Got my delivery notice today, after another phone call (which included the person from amazon claiming that they would never deal with later orders earlier than the ones who came first, in spite of us having at least two examples to the contrary - do they think we are fools, or what?!?). Anyhow, the book is on its way, my friend got hers today, and amazon.de has after our second phone call today which dealt with the price successfully lost a customer after eight years.

Thanks for the article, the book sounds more interesting with every article I read.

Gruß,
Sema

[peace]

Mine's from Amazon uk has been moved to 7 August, i.e 3 weeks earlier than previously. Who did you order from?

From amazon.co.uk but I checked yesterday and mine is still 28th delivery. but I ordered only recently so may be thats why.

[Reggiana]

From amazon.co.uk but I checked yesterday and mine is still 28th delivery. but I ordered only recently so may be thats why.

Did you order other books with it? Mine remained stuck on 28 August because I also pre-ordered Twenty Years of a Decade (Shah Rukh's book that we might see in a decade... :P)

What I did: I went into the delivery option, selected change and then chose my initial option "As few deliveries as possible" and as a result my order was re-arranged with a new date and Shah Rukh's book put aside for later delivery. Even if you have only the one book, try fiddling, it may work. :)

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thanx for the article!!

[jabarbi]

:yahoo: I got a call from Borders today to say my book has arrived and ready for pick-up. :yahoo: (I had pre-ordered it online and it only took about a week)
OMG!!! I'm so excited....unfortunately, I'm busy this weekend and will have to wait till Monday to pick it up.:boogie:

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thats great jabarbi!!

how much was the shipping? i'm getting mine from there most likely or B and N. i couldn't go the other day

[jabarbi]

I'm not sure if I have to pay shipping, because I'm going there to pick it up.

[maryah]

Jabarbi, I moved your post to the discussion thread about this book, here: http://www.shahrukhkhan.org/forcon/showthread.php?t=31139

Remember folks, this thread is just for purchase and release info. :D

[peace]

What I did: I went into the delivery option, selected change and then chose my initial option "As few deliveries as possible" and as a result my order was re-arranged with a new date and Shah Rukh's book put aside for later delivery. Even if you have only the one book, try fiddling, it may work. :)
Nope, nothing is working, just have to be patient. :waiting: Thanks for your suggestions

[SRKBeNo.1]

when will the book release in INDIA!!!??

[Reena]

I ordered mine on amazon.com ! Just have to be patient now:waiting:

[anna_k]

Ive just received my copy from amazon:excited: :excited: Ordered on 27/7!!! Will read it today and post comments soon...initial thoughts: FAB COVER but I had hoped for a much thicker book!!:excited:

[jabarbi]

I got my copy today....and like Anna, I thought it would have been bigger (as compared to Still Reading Khan) but I am so excited and can't wait to read it.

[Asha]

Thanks for the news Elimeten.

[sandidi]

I got my copy today....and like Anna, I thought it would have been bigger (as compared to Still Reading Khan) but I am so excited and can't wait to read it.

same here...but then, it's not a coffee-table book, it's a proper reference book really.

[maryah]

Please don't wander off topic again folks! :)

[SRKBeNo.1]

PLEASE SOMEONE ANSWER: when does this release in stores in india!!?

[maryah]

PLEASE SOMEONE ANSWER: when does this release in stores in india!!?

I believe if anybody knew, they would tell you! Call your local book store and ask, then you can let us know! :)

[rEd_cHilli3z]

on anupama chopra's site, its says its releasing on the 9th of august in India which is odd because in US its releasing on the 2nd and others got their book already

[Reggiana]

PLEASE SOMEONE ANSWER: when does this release in stores in india!!?

It'll be out on August 9th, coinciding with the release of Chak De. I found the info at Om Books.:wave:

http://www.om-books.com/booklist/details.asp?sid=59&bid=126558&sn=BIOGRAPHY

[SRKBeNo.1]

thanks so much reggina

[Poonam]

There's a great review of the book in India Today by Chandan Mitra. I'm not a subscriber, so I can't access the online version, is there anyone here who can?

[Reggiana]

There's a great review of the book in India Today by Chandan Mitra. I'm not a subscriber, so I can't access the online version, is there anyone here who can?

I posted it here 4 days ago:

http://www.shahrukhkhan.org/forcon/showthread.php?t=31302&page=3

:D

[rEd_cHilli3z]

thanx for the interview