Profiles of the Life and Work of Ten Women in Indian Film, (10 Booklet)

Contents: 1. Madhuri Dixit/Kaveree Bamzai: No one is commercial Hindi cinema since Madhuri Dixit has been able to equal her phenomenal success or her unquestionable talent. India Today Executive editor Kaveree Bamzai goes behind the dazzling smile and the fantastic footwork to see what makes the actress such an adored for three generations of film fans.

2. Mumtaz/Namrata Joshi: Outlook film critic and journalist, Namrata Joshi, looks at the life of the lively and sparking Mumtaz, an outsider to films whose early years of struggle were well behind her as she rose to the very top of the Bollywood ladder. An unsung heroine of the Hindi screen, Mumtaz has a fascinating story that proves acting talent, sex appeal and sheer grit is what it takes to win the hearts of audiences.

3. Nutan/Namrata Joshi: Outlook film critic and journalist, Namrata Joshi, traces the life and times of one of Indian Cinema\'s finest actresses, Nutan. Straddling very different eras in Hindi cinema, Nutan brought an equal elegance and unrivalled charm to the screen no matter what role she played. Her performance in Bimal Roy\'s Bandini remains in a class apart.

4. Jaya Bachchan/Udita Jhunjhunwala: Film writer Udita Jhunjhunwala looks at the life and work of Jaya Bachchan, whose four decade-long career was shaped by filmmakers like Satyajit Ray, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Gulzar, Ramesh Sippy and Govind Nihalani,Jaya Bachchan broke the mould of the stereotypical heroine in Hindi cinema and shone in classic movies including Guddi, Koshish, Abhimaan and Sholay.

5. Smita Patil/Nandini Ramnath: Nandini Ramnath, film editor at Time Out (Mumbai), gives an overview of Smita Patil, the actress and the person. In her short career, from 1974 to 1989, Smita Patil made a deep and lasting impression through her powerhouse and emotionally-charged performances in many movies now considered key films of the 1970s, including Bhumika and Arth.

6. Aarti Bajaj/Charu Gargi: Writer Charu Gagi gives us a fascinating insight into how young and talented film editor, Aarti Bajaj, has entered the Indian film industry and he challenges she has faced. Film editors are key contributors in making a movie exciting and thoughtful and examining the way in which Aarti Bajaj edits gives us an insight into this hugely important area of film making.

7. Saira Banu/Kaveree Bamzai: One of the first star daughters in Mumbai films, Saira Banu was the role model for a series of westernized beauty queens who made Bollywood their home in the 1970s. India Today Executive Editor Kaveree Bamzai looks at this winsome beauty and her enduring impact on Indian cinema.

8. Zeenat Aman/Udita Jhunjhunwala: Film writer Udita Jhunjhunwala gives us an insight into the life and times of Zeenat Aman who, from her first film Hare Rama Hare Krishna, helped to change the image of the Hindi screen heroine. Starting her career as a beauty queen, Zeenat Aman redefined the Indian woman in Hindi films, blending individuality and sophistication with modern values, western sensibilities and stylish confidence.

9. Farah Khan/Nasreen Munni Kabir: Author/documentary filmmaker Nasreen Munni Kabir first met Farah Khan in 1999. Since then, the hugely talented choreographer has moved from choreography to film direction. She is today the only female director whose success rivals the best in the boys\' club. This portrait charts her film career as well as offering a rare glimpse into her early personal life. Farah Khan\'s liveliness, humour and deep love of cinema jumps off the page.

10. Aparna Sen/Rajashri Dasgupta: Writer Rajashri Dasgupta explores the way in which actress and celebrated filmmaker Aparna Sen works in front of and behind the camera. One of the fist women directors to make her mark in cinema. Aparna Sen has gone from strength to strength since her first film, 36 Chowringhee Lane as she explores new and different ways of story-telling.