Kanan Devi: The First Superstar of Indian Cinema
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Edition
1st. ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9789351365365
Length
xx+208p., 12 Pages of Plates; Illustrations; Colour; 22cm.
Subjects
From working as a maid and living in a neighbourhood known for its brothels to being feted with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award - the remarkable story of Indian cinemas first superstar and singer This is the incredible story of Kanan Devi, one of the top stars and singers of the 1930s and 40s. Kanan Devi was not only one of the few stars to have been successful both in silent films and the talkies, she was also one of the few artists to be internationally recognized ...