Publisher's Synopsis
Songs and music are an integral part of Indian cinema and have helped film-makers complement and enhance their narratives in numerous ways for decades. A large part of the responsibility of weaving the song into the fabric of the story lies with the song writer. Sunshine Lanes, a poetic journey offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the nation's best loved poet-lyricists. Whether it is the tender 'Ma' from Taare Zameen Par, the inspirational 'Khoon Chala' from Rang De Basantior the fun-filled 'Sasural Genda Phool' from Delhi 6, Prasoon Joshi's songs have never failed to touch a chord with audiences. A collection of some of his best songs in Devanagari, English transliteration and translation with a thought provoking perspective on what goes into the making of a song by the master lyricist, this book is a must have for anyone who has ever loved poetry and songs. Key Features A unique compilation of Prasoon Joshi's hugely popular songs in Devanagari, Roman transliteration and English translation. In addition to his songs, this volume also includes many of Prasoon Joshi's poems. Sunshine Lanesfeatures insightful and personal commentary from Prasoon Joshi, as he recounts his experience of writing these songs and poems. This beautifully produced book is ideal for fans of poetry, music and cinema and makes for a wonderful gift. One of Rupa's super lead titles, Sunshine Laneswill be launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013.
