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Anupama Chopra chronicles the life of Shah Rukh Khan, capturing his journey from humble beginnings to becoming the preeminent star of India’s $1.5 billion film industry. The book situates Khan’s story within the broader political and cultural transformations of India, exploring the interplay between Bollywood’s glamorous facade and its underlying economic and social realities. Through detailed portraiture and insightful analysis, Chopra presents a vivid portrait of an actor who embodies India’s aspirations, contradictions, and evolving identity.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Anupama Chopra
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