Madhubala: Masti & Magic (Charitavali Series)

She could be mischievous and flirtatious, regal, tragic and imperious. When Madhubala gave her lopsided smile and spoke in that sensuous husky whisper, audiences everywhere fell under spell.

Beginning as a child star, Madhubala brought an infectious vivacity to her acting. Combining a mesmerising screen presence with versatile acting skills that made her one of the eternal stars of the Hindi screen.

This is the extraordinary story of an actress rising from poverty to the heights of success and then her life sinking into heartbreaking tragedy. A personal life dogged by disappointments was followed by a serious illness that took Madhubala away from the world of films that she loved.

The Charitavali Series:

Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series present the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers social reformers, pioneers of industry, eminent scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers and film stars, writers and sport people.

These biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the life, achievements and character of these legends. Full of fascinating stories and facts, written in an easy, story telling style, these biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.