- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: John Murray; New edition edition (3 April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0719564859
- ISBN-13: 978-0719564857
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,104,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Highly entertaining and neatly structured ... a surprising and thoughtful travel book' (Daily Telegraph )
'Hardy's knowledge of and obvious passion for the kaleidoscopic richness of Indian culture infuses her behind-the-scenes guide with Bollywood's technicolour excesses' (The Scotsman )
'A mostly light-hearted, fizzy exploration of Bollywood delivered in an energetic, observant and sharp witted Tom Wolfe style of writing. But more than that, Justine Hardy gives us fragments of herself, of her own personality - plucky, determined, curious and vulnerable - which makes her story all the more engaging ... This is the perfect book to escape with' (Indobrit Magazine )
'A wet silk-sari'd shimmy of a book, Justine Hardy takes a part harsh, part affectionate look at the surreal world of Bollywood cinema' (Focus )
'Hardy's knowledge of and obvious passion for the kaleidoscopic richness of Indian culture infuses her behind-the-scenes guide with Bollywood's technicolour excesses' (The Scotsman )
'A mostly light-hearted, fizzy exploration of Bollywood delivered in an energetic, observant and sharp witted Tom Wolfe style of writing. But more than that, Justine Hardy gives us fragments of herself, of her own personality - plucky, determined, curious and vulnerable - which makes her story all the more engaging ... This is the perfect book to escape with' (Indobrit Magazine )
'A wet silk-sari'd shimmy of a book, Justine Hardy takes a part harsh, part affectionate look at the surreal world of Bollywood cinema' (Focus )
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Welcome to Bollywood. This is studio city, a fantasy-fodder factory, the Bombay-based film capital of the Indian subcontinent. Here every year the Hindi film industry pumps out twice as many pictures as Hollywood to satisfy the romantic cravings of its billion-strong audience, from the mobile-wielding classes who sit in the air-conditioned comfort of big-city cinemas, to the villagers transfixed by dancing images flickering on a dusty courtyard wall. Enter Hrithik Roshan, new idol of the silver screen, seducing both the industry and the women of India in a flurry of triceps and biceps, tight T-shirts and slick dance moves. Bollywood Boy follows Hrithik's meteoric rise through the celluloid firmament. It could be straight from one of the film industry's own big-budget schlockbusters, with its heroes, heroines, villains, exotic locations, a cast of thousands, myriad constume changes and highly charged dop-de-bop dance routines. And like any good cinerama drama, there is the big chase scene as Justine tries to track down the man behind the hype, the hysteria and the silver disco suits. But there is a dark side to all of this, the moment when the lights go out and the hero stumbles - the moment in Bollywood when people die because they have not played by the underworld code. For beneath the glittering surface of India's tinsel town lurk shady racketeers who use the film industry to make serious black money. In Bombay, the underworld is king. Welcome to Bollywood. (20030530)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
reasonably diverting but limited expose,
By Stuart (Sevenoaks) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bollywood Boy (John Murray Paperbacks) (Paperback)
All things Bollywood have been making the news in the last year or so, and I picked this one up hoping to shed a little light on the whole scene. It kind of does the job, but in a rather limited and personal way. Justine's quest to meet Hrithik Roshan never really drives the narrative along or links together some amusing but unconnected episodes, but here and there you can find some little gems glittering in the pathway. I think Justine is apleasing writer, and would like to see her apply herself to a more comprehensive intro to the world of Bolly for the UK onlooker. Still, I shouldn't criticize this for being something it doesnt' necessarily set out to be - it's diverting and quite fun. Three stars, I'd say.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An entertaining survey of Bollywood, its stars and audience,
By A Customer
This review is from: Bollywood Boy (Hardcover)
Fast paced and brightly written, Bollywood Boy is set against the lush backdrop of Bombay and the Hindi film business. Justine Hardy tracks the rise of Hrithik Roshan, young heartthrob of Bollywood blockbusters. Intrigued by the impact Hrithik makes on the matrons at a Delhi fashion show, Miss Hardy sets out to find him and understand stardom in India when his first film is a smash hit. Structured like the Masala movies that dominate Bollywood, complete with bad guys and dance numbers, Bollywood Boy is a fascinating view of the industry and its role in the life and dreams of India.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fascinating and funny book,
By tammytime (england) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bollywood Boy (John Murray Paperbacks) (Paperback)
Justine hardy takes us on her trail of a new, highly praised actor, who she is chasing for an interview.Whilst on her almost mission impossible, she Shows us the glitterly, funny and down right sillyness of bollywood whilst showing the serous side, the corruption and why they are so popular....ecapisism for the poor of india.
I found the book both funny and thought provoking .....a great read.
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