Mumbai: The life, times and career spanning 60 films of Dilip Kumar is subjected a new book named The Substance and the Shadow launched by superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Amir Khan and Dharmendra at star-studed event in Mumbai on late Monday.
The book had been written with author Uday Tara Nayar.
Veteran actress Vyjayanthimala lit the inaugural lamp with actresses Madhuri Dixit and Priyanka Chopra. Filmmaker Karan Johar played Master of Ceremonies.
The VIP guests at the event included the Ambanis and a host of veterans – actors Jeetendra, Danny Denzongpa, Prem Chopra and Sanjay Khan, actresses Zeenat Aman and Farida Jalal and writer Javed Akhtar. Riteish Deshmukh, Sharman Joshi and singer Shaan were among the younger generation of Bollywood stars present.
Aamir Khan was accompanied by wife Kiran Rao and mother Zeenat Hussain. He said, “It is a very memorable day. I have always been a huge fan of Yusuf sahib. Probably, one of his biggest fans, he’s been such an inspiration figure to me, right through my career. I have learnt so much. I am looking forward to reading his book. We’ll get to know about his life, his work, his experiences. Something again, which will be a big opportunity for me to learn.”
Madhuri Dixit said she was looking forward to reading the book while Priyanka Chopra, lovely in black and gold Sabyasachi, said, “Dilip saab is one personality without whose name the film industry is incomplete. I feel myself extremely lucky that I have been invited for this event. I have seen all his films and I really admire him.”
Former actress and wife of Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu said, “I am feeling on top of the world today. This is a dream come true for me. Please pray that the dedication with which we have written the book, it is received by the readers in the same way.”
Bureau Report
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