Prakash mehra biography books
The Stranger In The Mirror
Nothing is closer to defining this sensitive and beautiful filmmaker's journey than this quote. Of-late biographies have captured much of my mind and a more significant chunk of my reading list. Mr. Mehra's biography is simple yet magical, just like his films. The Stranger in The Mirror shares the journey of Rakesh Mehra, a carefree Delhi boy, to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the National Award-winning director.
This book is not just a biography but a richly empirical, multi-faceted odyssey through the life of one of India's most celebrated and honored directors, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, known for his critically acclaimed films like Rang De Basanti, Delhi-6, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, as well as experimental, ahead-of-its-time movies like Aks and Mirzya. Mehra's life is narrated in a simple but truly unique way. Unlike traditional autobiographies with linear narratives, this book features multiple narrators and colleagues, offering a multi-dimensional, multi-character perspective that captivate and engage readers, allowing them to truly understand the man behind the films.
"But I discovered that food can be a motivator too. Who can forget the legendary Milkha Singh's love for the glass of dudh (milk) and two raw eggs?"
"My venture Toofan with the colossus Javed Akhtar and his Farhan Akhtar involves gastronomic induldence as well. When I enter his house, where he also has a writimng studio, I am not even remotely thinking about the script. I am consumed by the spread of pure Awadhi and Mughlai dishes that will be laid out."
He adores music and is a lousy singer, and most importantly, he is calm in the chaos in the world called cinema; he doesn't superimpose. Instead, he lets the actor decide what is the best. He pushes them without being a bully.
He totally adores his parents' relationship, and it reflects en
Prakash Mehra
Indian film producer and director
Prakash Mehra (13 July – 17 May ) was a legendary Indian film director and producer known for his work in Hindi films. He was one of the pioneers of masala films, along with Nasir Hussain, and Manmohan Desai. His collaborations with the actor Amitabh Bachchan resulted in several box office blockbusters and classics.
Early life and career
Born on 13 July in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, Mehra started in the late s as a production controller. In , he directed Shashi Kapoor who played a double role in Haseena Maan Jayegi. . In , he produced and directed Zanjeer. This hit with Amitabh Bachchan started a long term and successful collaboration that spanned 7 more films, 6 being blockbuster hits: Hera Pheri, Khoon Pasina, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Lawaaris, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi. Their final collaboration was Jaadugar which was a flop and ended their successful streak. Zanjeer was the film credited with launching the career of Bachchan as a lead actor and their final film together Jaadugar.
Prakash Mehra also directed & produced Zindagi Ek Jua with actor Anil Kapoor in , which was not a commercial success. In , he introduced veteran actor Raaj Kumar's son Puru Raaj Kumar in Bal Bramhachari which was also unsuccessful. This was the last film he directed. He also produced the movie Dalaal with Mithun Chakraborty, in the mids, which was a box-office moneymaker. Mehra received a lifetime achievement award from the India Motion Picture Directors Association (IMPDA) in He also received Lifetime Achievement as Producer from IMPPA (Indian Motion Picture Producers Association) on 19 September
Prakash Mehra was one of the first Bombay directors to try venture into Hollywood. In the late eighties he tried a joint venture to make the movie The God Connection with Frank Yandolino. The movie was to include Hollywo
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Indian film director
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| Born | () 7 July (age&#;61) Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma&#;mater | Shri Ram College of Commerce |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years&#;active | –present |
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (born 7 July ) is an Indian film director, occasional actor and screenwriter. He is best known for writing and directing the drama Rang De Basanti () and the biographical sports film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (), winning two Filmfare Awards for Best Director. He also wrote and directed the supernatural action thriller Aks () and the drama Delhi-6 ().
Early life
He was born on 7 July in Delhi. His father worked for The Claridges, Delhi. He was a part of the selection camp as a swimmer in the Asian Games held at New Delhi but was not selected in the final round. He studied at Air Force Bal Bharati School in Delhi.
Personal life and thoughts
In , Mehra married film editor, P. S. Bharathi. The couple have a daughter, Bhairavi, and a son named Vedant.
Mehra criticised the vote-bank politics behind the introduction of the Mandal Commission by VP Singh, and said it inspired him to pen the script of Rang De Basanti.
Mehra has criticised India's education system as being too marks-driven, without any emphasis on actual achievement. Ridiculing the system, he said: "We'd started work on "", till I realised it had become redundant, and I should work on a subject called %. It was about the education system. Perhaps I'll make it once I understand the whole system perhaps my views are very lopsided right now. But the seeds have been sown,". He further added: "Imagine if Shakespeare goes to DU (Delhi University) and he's told, 'We can't take you based on stories you've written as your marksheet isn't that cool.' Or if a Leonardo, or Rabindranath Tagore goes