Aamir, Katrina launch Cine Blitz's 'Gold' book

Mumbai, Dec 1 : Actors Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif launched a coffee-table book called 'Love and Longing in Hindi Cinema' by Cine Blitz, a leading film and entertainment magazine from the VJM media group, Monday night at Taj Lands End here.

This Cine Blitz Gold presentation celebrates the magazine's 35 years of cinematic coverage.

Aamir and Katrina also grace the cover of this special edition coffee- table book shot by Avinash Gowariker. The cover shot is reminiscent of the Guru Dutt- Waheeda Rehman classic 'Pyaasa', bringing alive the love and longing depicted in Hindi cinema at its potent best.

'In its landmark 35th year, Cine Blitz pays glorious tribute to the Hindi film industry in the form of this limited edition coffee-table book, which has chronicled the romance and passion in Hindi films, over the years. A tale told through the medium of stunning pictures and searing features, it illustrated the twin emotions of love and lust that drive our films.... and our lives. Love and Longing in Hindi Cinema widely captures the change in both perspective and depiction of love and longing in Hindi cinema over four decades,' said Nishi Prem, editor, Cine Blitz.

Guest writers like Karan Johar, Vikram Bhatt, Javed Akhtar, Aamir Khan and Sriram Raghavan have shared their fascinating and insightful perceptions of these twin emotions.

'Love and longing in Hindi Cinema' carries unforgettable moments of Hindi Cinema, including quotes from Rekha to Pooja Bhatt, a plethora of images right from Raj Kappor's 'Awara' to Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion' and brilliantly researched articles.

Cine Blitz Gold is priced at Rs. 549 and will be available soon at all leading bookstores.