About the Book: Scene: 75
Scene: 75 is a short, fascinating novel set in the Bombay film industry of the
1970s. It tells the story of Ali Amjad, who comes from Benares to make it as a
scriptwriter, and experiences the absurd and tragic reality behind the film
worlds glamour as he navigates through it with his fellow strugglers. A crazy
kaleidoscope of stories within stories, Scene: 75 is populated by a cast of
extraordinary and memorable characters, from struggling directors and wealthy
lesbians, to film-obsessed social climbers and sleazy producers. It is an
irreverent, surreal and deeply satirical work that takes a piercing look