Shah Rukh Khan is the superstar in the exploding $1.5 billion Bollywood industry. He is also the face of a glittering new India. Shah Rukh is an international phenomenon - he generates Beatlemania-like hysteria around the world, at appearances and performances across the U.S., throughout Europe, and beyond. Now, for the first time, his legendary success story is brought to life in KING OF BOLLYWOOD.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge ( " The Bravehearted Will Take the Bride " ), universally known as DDLJ, opened to huge popular acclaim in India in 1995. Having conducted in-depth interviews with the film-makers, Chopra gives the definitive account of a Bollywood phenomenon.

Released on 15 August 1975, Sholay ran in theatres for over five years, and altered the course of Indian cinema. In this book, Anupama Chopra tells the fascinating story of how a four-line idea grew to become the greataest blockbuster of Indian cinema. Illustrated with over sixty colour and black-and-white photographs, this is a must buy for every lover of cinema.

© Anupama Chopra 2007