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professor toofaanii publishers is honored to announce their 69th book

Hindi Film Geet Kosh
Saga of Compiler's Odyssey

by Har Mandir Singh 'Hamraaz'

(Edited by Prof Surjit Singh)

This book is based on the prefaces of Hindi Film Geet Kosh. It traces the history of the legendary volumes from conception (in the 70s) to the publication of Volume 4 (second edition) in 2012, almost 50 years. It is written by him, in his own words. It talks about all his travels to dozens of cities and collecting information from the record collectors, booklet collectors, various libraries and govt offices, meeting hundreds of music lovers all over India and meeting with filmy people, mainly in Bombay and Calcutta.

It also acknowledges the names of hundreds of Music Lovers and Film Personalities who provided valuable information.

Paperback (English), 6 by 9, 71 pages.

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professor toofaanii publishers, East Lansing, MI USA is happy to announce their 61st and 62nd books by

Sheo Khetan.

In these books the author discusses the Early Talkie Era of Indian cinema (1932-1937). He introduces us to dozens of long-forgotten stars, their basic information, their life and their films. They are  fully illustrated with scores of pictures from books, magazines and films. These are Parts 2 and Part 3 in the series, Part 1 was issued earlier.

Hindi Films: The Stars of the 1932-37 Films
Hindi Film Stars Series: Part 2

Paperback, 402 pages, BW interior.

First few pages may be seen here.

Hindi Films: The Stars of the 1932-37 Films
Hindi Film Stars Series: Part 3

Paperback, 195 pages, BW interior.

First few pages may be seen here.

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professor toofaani publishers, East Lansing, MI USA is happy to announce their 75th book

Hindi Talkies (1951-1960) 78RPM Records Information

Har Mandir Singh ‘Hamraaz’
Professor Surjit Singh

This book is based on the Database Website and is the 7th book in English.

Here we have a table of the 78RPM records arranged by the Record Number, year, film, song, singer for 1951-1960.

Starts with

A-1001    1954    Mahaboobaa    2. Aate Jaate Aankh Bachaanaa ... Haay Re Teraa Javaab Naheen (Part-1)     Rafee, Shamashaad Begam

and ends with

VE 2602    1952    Yaatrik    8. Meeraa Kahe Binaa Prem Se Nahin Mile Nandalaalaa, Preet Karanaa Chaahee     Binotaa Chakravartee

It is in English, paperback, US Letter, 270 pages.

First few pages may be read here

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