Kajol launches Bollywood's Top 20 - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Kajol launches Bollywood's Top 20

Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi
Mar 28, 2012 05:33 AM IST

Kajol was in the capital to launch a book for cinema buffs Bollywood's Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema. The book charts the cinematic and personal journey of tHindi film industry's iconic names across different eras.

In India, Bollywood rules the hearts and minds of people. For the cinema buffs,  tinsel-town superstars are no less than Gods for the crazed out fans.

HT Image
HT Image

The capital got a taste of Bollywood glam when Kajol descended on the city to launch a book on iconic actors of the Indian Cinema - Bollywood's Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

A book for B-town aficionados, Bollywood's Top 20 Superstars of Indian Cinema(Penguin), is a collection of essays edited by Bhaichand Patel. It charts the cinematic and personal journey of tHindi film industry's iconic names across different eras including Dev Anand, KL Saigal, Kareena Kapoor and Madhubala.

The book features an essay on Kajol by Niranjan Iyengar. It brings alive the actress' personal and professional life in an intimate way.

Looking radiant in a green floor-length dress, Kajol was modest about her inclusion in the short-list of top 20 superstars, "I am sure there would be people who would disagree with what has been written about me. But I think Bhaichand must have been little biased, since he is my friend."

Bhaichand Patel, a family friend of the actress, thanked her for launching the book, "The first film I saw of Kajol was Baazigar opposite Shahrukh Khan, since then she has been one of the greatest actresses and there's no question of her not being in the top 20."

The book cover, created by Vijay Kumar, an artist in old Delhi, is reminiscent of old Bollywood poster style. It showcases Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and a few other actors in colourful strokes.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! -Login Now!
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On