Download or read book Bollywood Melodies written by Ganesh Anantharaman and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume traces the evolution of the Hindi film song to its present status as the cultural barometer of the country through an evaluation of the work of over 50 outstanding composers. Interviews with icons like Lata Mangehskar and Dev Anand are included.