| Brief Description: | Ashok Kumar. The name epitomizes the very best in the craft of acting. From a young romantic to the matured hero, to an aging character actor - Ashok Kumar has played all the roles to perfection.
More importantly, Ashok Kumar was instrumental in liberating Hindi commercial cinema from theatricality. He continues todoso. Wearning sobriquets like evergreen, veteran, thespian.
Chosh's beautiful tribute to Ashok Kumar derives its charm from the writer's long association with the thespian in personal and professional life. The book gives some valuable insights into this evergreen star's life and work, especially his Bombay Talkies era.
This biography is certainly a valuable reference work and will serve as a spring board for those who want to explore the legend deeper. |
