Mahabazar Ke Mahanayak

Cinema is an art form that operates on the terms of the market and also sets new terms and standards for the market. It is the only art form in India that is created with the market in mind; the market in which the public is the buyer, and its likes and dislikes determine the future of the cinematic product. Prahlad Agarwal is one of the few Hindi writers who has consistently monitored the ups and downs of cinema, captured new trends, interpreted them in socio-political contexts, and attempted to create a linguistic discourse on cinema, replacing film gossip. In this poetic book, he does this work in a slightly different way. It features some of his long poems, which he has woven into a unique vein, his experiences on Hindi cinema, its heroes and superstars, the inner reality of that city of dreams, its ideals, and its relationship with society. It can be said that this is a poetic interpretation of the black and white of Hindi films, a joy to read. Reading it, we gain both information and ideas. It has both the essence of film journalism and poetry. Cinema is a powerful presence in our times, a popular genre, and a repository of artistic and human possibilities. Prahlad Agarwal is a unique connoisseur of cinema and has reflected on it in many ways. This book is written in a new and interesting style. We are delighted to present it. Ashok Vajpayee.