{"product_id":"directors-diaries-2","title":"Directors' Diaries 2 by rakesh anand bakshi","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eDirectors’ Diaries 2\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of in‑depth interviews and conversations with prominent figures in Hindi cinema, both directors and those working behind the scenes, conducted by Rakesh Anand Bakshi. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.in\/book\/directors-diaries-2\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.in\/book\/directors-diaries-2\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn this volume, Bakshi speaks with filmmakers such as Shyam Benegal, Tanuja Chandra, Kabir Khan, Abhishek Chaubey, Nandita Das, Shakun Batra, Prabhu Deva, and Mohit Suri. He also includes interviews with people whose roles are often less visible, but crucial — for example, spot boys (like Salim Shaikh), make‑up artists (Vikram Gaikwad), sound designers (Rakesh Ranjan) etc. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eThe book explores how these individuals were first drawn to filmmaking, what inspired them, the obstacles they faced in getting their first break, and the lessons they learned along the way. It also gives insights into the practical side of cinema — the craft, decision‑making, influences, working relationships, and the creative challenges of sustaining a film career. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eThis makes the book especially valuable for film students, aspiring directors, writers, and anyone interested in how the Hindi film industry works from both the front of the camera and behind it. The tone is conversational, with stories rather than dry theory, so it offers both inspiration and grounded lessons. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRakesh Anand Bakshi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a scriptwriter, actor, director, and author closely linked to the world of storytelling and Indian cinema. He is also the son of the legendary lyricist Anand Bakshi, and has written other books of conversations, such as \u003cem data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eDirectors’ Diaries: The Road to Their First Film\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eLet’s Talk On Air: Conversations with Radio Presenters\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBeyond writing, he is active in social causes: he founded \u003cem data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eBicycle Angels\u003c\/em\u003e, a nonprofit that donates bicycles and wheelchairs to the underprivileged and teaches computer skills to the visually impaired. He also runs a blog called \u003cem data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eBeautiful Bicycles Beautiful People\u003c\/em\u003e which covers cyclists, their rides, and related stories. He enjoys swimming, cycling, gymming, and is passionate about personal conversations, biographies, cinema, and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45193241559226,"sku":"2VZ3ZVSHT-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/cobo.jpg?v=1762526992","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/directors-diaries-2","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}