Bøger af Surjit Singh

Over a thousand people visit the historic city every week, hiking through the ruins of Golconda fort, or gazing at the spectacular Chowmohalla palace. Enthusiastic tour guides deliver tales about the two famous courtesans of that era: Taramati and Premamati, little knowing that the city had a number of courtesans who migrated from different parts of the country, made this city their home, and sang and danced for years. During the times, courtesans were the entertainers for the masses; they were the celebrities in functions, small and big; but with the advent of the talkie, they went into oblivion. The book uncovers details about the courtesans of the era, their mujras, their life style, and about musicians who existed until the fall of Hyderabad in 1948. It also gives an account of singers and dancers who visited the city and gave memorable performances during the time. Further, the book covers various other forms of stage entertainment such as folklore and drama, and cinema.

The book covers the early talkies from Alam Ara, Abul Hasan to Mohabbat Ke Aansoo and Zinda Laash; actresses from Akhtari, Ameena to Zebunnissa and Zohra; actors from AR Kabuli to Master Vitthal and Wazir Mohammad Khan, and, music directors from Ali Bakhsh to Ustad Jhande Khan and Wazir Khan. Includes more than 60 rare images of films and people from old magazines/newspapers.

This book provides us an insight how pollutants emitted from the brick kiln is hazardous to the workers and the surrounding populations. This book serves as a very appropriate aid in their quest for knowledgeable approach to the field of occupational respiratory diseases. This book is designed primarily for use as a basic text for researcher in field of occupational health problem. I owe my expression of deepest gratitude to the almighty to whom I cannot thank enough for guiding me and protecting me throughout the process, thus making this study one enriching experience to be cherished always. I offer my sincere gratitude for all the support. I am grateful to the authors of numerous publications, whose knowledge has been utilised in the preparation of the book. In the endeavor of writing this book, I have called on numerous people for advice, help and support. Their generosity was instrumental in the development of this piece of my work.