THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to Bombay Booked: Jashn-e-Talat
with Sahar Zaman and Dhiraj Singh
Celebrating 100 years of film and singing legend Talat Mahmood by revisiting his iconic life through the recently released award-winning book, “Talat Mahmood The Definitive Biography “. As an exclusive work of research and journalistic rigour, the book touches upon unknown aspects of his professional and personal life in detail, apart from touching upon his well-known films, songs, Ghazals and awards.
On Friday, 18th October 2024, 05:00 PM
Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
About our speakers:
Sahar Zaman:
Sahar Zaman is an award-winning television news journalist, author and cultural curator. She is recognized for her work in television, print and digital, for over 20 years as a newscaster, political news editor and correspondent on prime-time news media across India's top networks. “Talat Mahmood The Definitive Biography” is her debut book to celebrate his centenary year. The book is an extension of her journalistic work that required thorough research, verification and chasing a tight deadline. The book has won two awards -
1. Popular Choice Auther Award by Times of India,
2. Biographer of the Year by Power Brands.
She is Talat Mahmood's grand-niece.
Prof Dhiraj Singh:
Prof. Dhiraj Singh is the Associate Dean & Director, Dadasaheb Phalke International Film School and Department of Media & Communication - at the MIT World Peace University in Pune. With more than 25 years of vast experience in communication, media, journalism, arts and films; he has won awards both as a journalist and author, including -
1. Man of Excellence award by Indian Achiever’s Forum
2. Best Author award by Salis Mania
He was also, formerly the Executive Director of India’s Parliament channel, the Lok Sabha TV. And, he currently writes opinion pieces for the Hindustan Times.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary, Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC