{"product_id":"zikr-in-the-light-and-shade-of-time-hardcover","title":"Zikr: In the Light and Shade of Time - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMuzaffar Ali\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternationally renowned, Muzaffar Ali has donned many hats in his lifetime. The scion of the princely house of Kotwara, the boy Muzaffar was shaped by the changing post-Partition India. Having studied science at Aligarh University, he started his career in an advertisement agency in Calcutta, worked with the nascent Air India and then ventured on a journey that produced cinematic masterpieces like \u003ci\u003eUmrao Jaan\u003c\/i\u003e. Along the way, his path collided with many-from Satyajit Ray to Faiz Ahmad Faiz-and he has cultivated many a passion, whether for cars or couture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e His autobiography is a peek into this wealth of experience-a close look at Ali, prince, poet, philosopher, film-maker, automobile aficionado and artist. \u003ci\u003eZikr\u003c\/i\u003e is also a rich interior portrait of an artist, as Ali takes us behind the scenes of films like \u003ci\u003eAnjuman\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGaman\u003c\/i\u003e, speaking of the sensibilities that shaped them and the influences on his work. Above all, this is a book that resounds with a deep love for life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're looking for inspiration, seeking to venture off the beaten track of Bollywood or wishing to bite into a slice of erstwhile Awadhi culture, \u003ci\u003eZikr \u003c\/i\u003ehas something to offer all.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuzaffar Ali is an Indian film-maker, fashion designer, poet, artist, music lover, revivalist and social worker. He belongs to the royal family of Kotwara. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beginning his career in advertising, he played a role in the incipient days of Air India before moving on to a successful career as a film-maker in Bollywood. His works include movies such as \u003ci\u003eUmrao Jaan\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGaman, \u003c\/i\u003eand several documentaries and short films. He has launched his own couture line, 'Kotwara', and is involved in several initiatives that celebrate art, foster the traditional handicrafts of Awadh and promote Sufism. \u003cbr\u003e He received the Padma Shri in 2005 and the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award in 2014.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772639772960,"sku":"9780670096107","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/df9dab20e35da7e1586f3b15c6a6aabc.webp?v=1780410304","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/zikr-in-the-light-and-shade-of-time-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}