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Good book
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Unlike expensive coffee table books, this behind-the-scenes look at a cult classic of Hindi cinema is very affordable and accessible. Jai Arjun Singh has put in a lot of passion and research to bring ... more
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· Jan, 2011
Must read for every JBDY fan!!
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Un-put-downable!
Since a lot of the edited footage of JBDY was lost due in archives, this book provides a good "behind the scenes" look at the film that still features on everyone's "top movies" list... more
Nikhil Damle
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· Sep, 2012
Caution: You'd lose track of time while reading this!!
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Okay, when I picked this one up, it was primarily because I am a big fan of "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro". I think it is the sincerest film made in the history of Indian cinema. This book does thorough justice... more
Gitanjali Bhattacharya
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· Oct, 2013
Brilliant
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A great insight into the making of a "crazy" film. It's a great look into how not only has the film industry changed over the years, but also into the characters and actors that made this one of the m... more
Raghav Modi
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· Jan, 2012
Not just another "making of" book
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This book surprised me by going beyond the obvious tales one may expect during the making of any film - which, by themselves, are bizarre enough to make for a good read. It tries to place / analyse th... more
Prashant Nair
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· Jan, 2013
A Great Read for Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro followers
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I have been love with this film since I first set eyes on it and reading about one of the greatest black comedies of Indian cinema was a sheer pleasure. Insights from director Kundan Shah and various ... more
Damini Berry
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Seriously readable :-)
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My search for academic writings on Hindi films have started to bear some fruit over the recent past.
A well-researched behind the scenes look is offered by Jai Arjun Singh's book "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron... more
Urmilesh Dixit
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· Feb, 2012
Nice read
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For a nation obsessed with movies, itâ??s a little surprising that there are very few good books available on Bollywood or Hindi movies. Probably we are just happy watching the movies than reading abo... more
Srikant Kuanar
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· Feb, 2012
good but coudl have been better
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the book is good but could have been better, by providing more info about the actual shooting ; like how was the team to kundan as he was new comer, how the dia were written etc. adding making images ... more
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· Jan, 2012
Jaane Mat do!!
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Grab the book...the total movie making experience...book takes u back to the movie sets, shooting schedule, script sessions and all the drama behind the JBDY...
A must read for everyone who loved the ... more
Sumukh Kasarle
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· Nov, 2011
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