In the Shadow of a Legend: Dilip Kumar
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| Author | Faisal Farooqui |
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| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Genre | biographical book and memoir |
| Publisher | Om Books International |
Publication date | 7 July 2022 |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 208 |
| ISBN | 978-9392834660 |
In the Shadow of a Legend: Dilip Kumar is a biographical book and memoir about the life of actor, filmmaker, and politician Dilip Kumar.[1] The book is written by Faisal Farooqui[2] and published by Om Books International.[3] The book focuses on the life of the late Kumar offscreen, chronicling little-known anecdotes from his private life.[4]
Synopsis[edit]
The book revolves around Dilip Kumar’s personal life and some important life events.[5] Born as Mohammad Yusuf Khan, the book reveals that the actor never let his identity of Yusuf Khan become bigger than his identity as Dilip Kumar.[3] Character sketches such as how Kumar was a shy and hardworking young man, respected all religions, and suffered from the trauma of early childhood following socio-political events of the 1930s and 1940s, to the time when he acted in his first scene on camera are well narrated in the book.[3] The book traces Dilip Kumar's personality from Farooqui’s interaction with him over decades-long family friendship.[2][6][7]
Development and Release[edit]
The book was written by Farooqui over many years but was released on the first death anniversary of the actor on July 7, 2022, by Om Books International.[6] The book was developed more as a personal account of Kumar, than chronicling his life on screen.[8][2]
Critical reception[edit]
Vijay Lokapally, reviewing the book in the Business Line, notes that "In the book, Dilip Kumar: In the Shadow of a Legend, the author paints an intimate portrait of the actor, throwing light on some little-known anecdotes from his illustrious life. The book brings to us the real Dilip Kumar, away from the large screen that made him such an endearing figure for his fans."[9] Times of India called it "Dilip Kumar: In the Shadow of a Legend' is an intimate portrait of the man behind the legend, a star who captivated audiences with his performances for over seventy years."[10]
Meher Bhatia from Indian Express notes that "the book uncovers the real Dilip Kumar with his passion and vulnerabilities."[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Faisal Farooqui on his new Dilip Kumar memoir: I wanted people to know the man behind the legend". cnbctv18.com. 2022-08-22. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ a b c Lokapally, Vijay (2022-07-23). "Book Review: In the Shadow of a Legend: Dilip Kumar". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ a b c Bhatia, Meher (2022-08-23). "'Yusuf sahab would often tell me about his fear of Dilip Kumar'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ Arora, Sumit (2022-07-26). "A book titled "Dilip Kumar: In the Shadow of a Legend" by Faisal Farooqui". adda247. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ Chhabria, Rachna (2022-08-14). "Yusuf of Peshawar who spotted talent, changed lives..." Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ a b "When legendary actor Dilip Kumar found a plate of Paani-Puri too expensive - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ "Remembering Dilip Kumar: The techie and the foodie who loved paani puri". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ "A warm, intimate look at the man behind the legend: Book on Dilip Kumar releases on his first death anniversary - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ Lokapally, Vijay (2022-07-23). "Book Review: In the Shadow of a Legend: Dilip Kumar". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ "A warm, intimate look at the man behind the legend: Book on Dilip Kumar releases on his first death anniversary - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ "'Yusuf sahab would often tell me about his fear of Dilip Kumar'". The Indian Express. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2022-10-23.