Abhishek Bachchan: Style & Substance - 9789385285295 - Tapa dura

Abhishek Bachchan is the son of veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, considered Indian film royalty This book features rare photographs and anecdotes that provide a glimpse into Abhishek Bachchan's personal and private life This is the story of the only son of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan captured in depth and detail by the author-cum-photographer, Pradeep Chandra. Sincere and suave; intense and intelligent, Abhishek Bachchan is considered by many as the cool 'hot guy' of Hindi cinema. The urge to know more about Abhishek propelled Chandra to write this book and to capture him on camera. Chandra, who is known for his versatility, believes that Abhishek displays a plethora of emotions without any hesitation. In this book he has presented many facets of this remarkable actor, highlighting the different roles he plays, his rugged masculine looks, style, charm and persona. As a result, the book covers Abhishek's wide range of interests: movies, sports and business. It also reveals Abhishek, the grandson, son and father. Contents: Foreword-by Malavika Sangghvi; Author's Note; Introduction; Starting Young; Being an Actor; Hits and Misses - by Narendra Kusnur; Different Goals; A Real Hero - by Ayaz Memon; All in the Family; The Father, The Son and the Colossal Shadow-by Vikas Chandra Sinha; Poem - by Hemant Kumar 'Dhaakar'; Filmography; Acknowledgements; Sources; Index."

Pradeep Chandra is known for his versatility. An eminent photographer, he has written coffee-table books on MF Husain, Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. He is also an artist who has participated in several art camps and group shows in India and abroad. As a photojournalist, Chandra has been associated with The Illustrated Weekly of India, The Times of India, The Indian Express, The Week and The Sunday Observer, among others. Some of his memorable shows include The Alien Insiders, his documentation of the plight of Kashmiri refugees; Haveli Dreams, on the havelis of Rajasthan; a tribute to the Taj Mahal Hotel and an exhibition on the children of Kamathipura. He lives in Mumbai and is currently working on a book on the city and another on the veteran singer Mahendra Kapoor.