Kamalakar Pasupuleti

A compilation of movies on Muslim culture of the pre-partition India. Movies on social, Action, Adventure, Mughal history, Read all about movies on Esaar-o-Qurbani (self sacrifice), Ishq -e- Majazi & Ishq-e- Haqeeqi (of mundane & divine love)The power of Ibaadat and Namaaz (Prayer & Devotion) and Khushu-o-Khuzu (concentration & humility). The book gives an insight into day to day life of Muslim household. The patience & devotion of Rashida, The self sacrifice of Salma, The powerful prayer of Ismat. The prayer of Emperor Babar, The service & devotion to community of Shama & Salim The courageous Muslim wars with Romans & Tatars, Folklore and many more - - -Thus, wrote Bushra Rehman in her Foreword - it is indeed a fruit of enthusiastic research and will serve as an important reference on the subject in the future. I commend the author on taking upon such a subject, especially in times when divisions are growing deeper and cultures drifting apart.

The book covers the early talkies from Alam Ara, Abul Hasan to Mohabbat Ke Aansoo and Zinda Laash; actresses from Akhtari, Ameena to Zebunnissa and Zohra; actors from AR Kabuli to Master Vitthal and Wazir Mohammad Khan, and, music directors from Ali Bakhsh to Ustad Jhande Khan and Wazir Khan. Includes more than 60 rare images of films and people from old magazines/newspapers.