My Father, the Villain The Life and Times of Madan Puri

"Written by the son of the filmstar the book provides an intimate portrait of an excellent actor as well as a popular and respected member of the film community. With lovely, heartwarming, behind-the-screen stories of the erstwhile Madan Puri, who worked in more than four hundred movies and portrayed every conceivable type of character. Kamlesh Puri says it all about the popular screen villain who was also his father. The book also provides an evocative portrait of the life of a struggling actor, trying to get a foothold in the film industry in Bombay in the 1960s and 70s. This book has a lightness and charm that will appeal to all readers, not just dedicated Bollywood buffs."--Provided by publisher.