![]() Once when Bombay was deluged with heavy rains, she reached the flooded studio early in the morning only to find the gates locked. In an industry where the top stars were almost always unpunctual, Madhubala reached the studios on time, sometimes even dragging her co-stars and producers with her. Two of Madhubala’s qualities that were reflected in many of her deeds were honesty and dedication. The biography is indeed Akbar’s labour of love. She also delves deep into all that is available in print. Akbar speaks to many people who knew Madhubala, some of them at close quarters. This makes the biography highly absorbing. The man, who has always been very careful in expressing his views on people, is more than once caught in unguarded moments. Full marks then to Khatija Akbar, the author of ‘I want to live’: The Story of Madhubala, whose perseverance is rewarded and she is able to make the legendary actor talk about different facets of Madhubala’s winsome personality. Asif’s magnum opus, Mughal-i-Azam.ĭilip Kumar has always been very cagey about his love affair with the Venus of the Indian Screen and declines to talk about her. But their romance was doomed like the one they portrayed in K. ![]() In both these films she co-starred with the only man she loved, Dilip Kumar. ![]() ![]() There was also a rare spontaneity about her which manifested itself in movies like Tarana and, at the same time, intense poignancy which found expression in the role of the ill-fated Anarkali in Mughal-i-Azam. A case in point is Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi where she dominates over the three Kumar brothers, Ashok, Kishore and Anoop. She had a perfect sense of timing which made her click in lighter roles. He also made no mention of her histrionic abilities.Ĭinema goers and critics have been so dazzled by Madhubala’s looks that they often fail to appreciate her immense talent. He didn’t allude to her attractive complexion and highly chiselled features, nor to her scintillating smile. ![]() Dev Anand failed to mention the innocence and vulnerability in her looks. For one thing, her beauty was not fully described. I found the compliment highly inadequate. “Statuesque is the word I would use for her,” came the instant reply. Years ago, when interviewing actor Dev Anand at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai, I asked him about his co-star, Madhubala. Cinema goers have been so dazzled by Madhubala’s looks that they often fail to appreciate her immense talent. ![]()
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