Madhubala : Masti and Magic/Alpana Chowdhury. New Delhi, Rupa, 2003, 72 p., ISBN 81-291-0150-5.

Contents: 1. The mystique of Madhubala. 2. A star is born. 3. Passion and pain. 4. Curtain call. Filmography.

"She could be mischievous and flirtatious, regal, tragic and imperious. When Madhubala gave her lopsided smile and spoke in that sensuous husky whisper, audiences everywhere fell under spell.

"Beginning as a child star, Madhubala brought an infectious vivacity to her acting. Combining a mesmerising screen presence with versatile acting skills that made her one of the eternal stars of the Hindi screen.

"This is the extraordinary story of an actress rising from poverty to the heights of success and then her life sinking into heartbreaking tragedy. A personal life dogged by disappointments was followed by a serious illness that took Madhubala away from the world of films that she loved." (jacket)

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