Indian Film Stars

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This collection explores various facets of stardom and performance in Indian cinema, featuring a diverse range of actors and their cultural impact. Anupama Kapse discusses the dynamics of speed and risk in female performances within the stunt film genre. Neepa Majumdar traces K.L. Saigal’s transformation from a street singer to a legendary figure. Rachel Dwyer examines the iconic partnership of Raj Kapoor and Nargis, while Radha Dayal highlights Johnny Walker as a beloved comic star. Anustup Basu critically analyzes Dharmendra's decline as a classical star, and Meenasarani Murugun explores Sajid Khan's rise to transnational fame. Salma Siddique reflects on child star Rattan Kumar's journey to Pakistan, and Darshana Sreedhar revisits the legacy of Miss Kumari, the first female star of Malayalam cinema. Sudesh Mishra delves into Helen's role in popular Hindi cinema, while Rosie Thomas portrays Hema Malini as a multifaceted dream girl. M K Raghavendra discusses Rajkumar's influence in Kannada cinema, and Nandana Bose celebrates Sridevi's comedic talent. Michael Lawrence investigates the stardom of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, while Meena T. Pillai addresses Mohanlal's masculinity in Malayalam films. Iain Robert Smith critiques Mithun Chakraborty's cult status, and Ranita Chatterjee honors Kanan Devi's contributions. Shohini Ghosh examines Salman Khan's controversial persona, and Harjant S. Gill presents Harbhajan Maan's success i