Rupoli Pardar Antarale by Moumita Roy Chowdhury [Hardcover]

Behind the Silver Screen:

In the 1929 silent film A Throw of Dice, lead actors Charu Roy and Seeta Devi shared Indian cinema’s second on-screen kiss.

A young boy stood in awe, unable to believe that he was seeing his musical idol up close. Kundanlal Saigal placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder and said, "There is no doubt that one day, the entire nation will be mesmerized by the magic of your voice, and your fame will spread far and wide." But who was this remarkable young boy?

When the legendary Uttam Kumar arrived in Priyonagar village for the shooting of Raja Saja, directed by Bikash Roy, the news spread like wildfire—despite the absence of telephones and the internet. What happened next?

This book captures fascinating and unexpected behind-the-scenes stories of 50 beloved artists from the golden era of Indian cinema.