About the Book

How did OP Nayyar ‘disrupt’ the Hindi film song? Why Ravi did not find his rightful place at the high table?  How did Usha Khanna give Rafi his confidence back? Why did Jaidev die in penury? What did Leo Tolstoy have to do with Khayyam? Why did the classical titan Manna De sing comic songs? Why did Noor Jehan become better with age? Why do male singers generally fare better than female singers in tandem songs? What are vicarious songs and what is their role?  Why do Judges quote songs in their orders? Ajay Mankotia discusses all this and much more based on his lifelong passion for music, the musical background of his family, and his personal interaction with music directors. This book is a jackpot for Bollywood music afficionados.