Noted Bollywood news-media press photographer Prathamesh Bandekar (and his family) seemed emotionally delighted. That’s because never-seen-before awesome exclusive photographs of the (‘Pathaan' and 'Jawan' mega-star) Shah Rukh Khan clicked by his ‘late’ Bollywood press photographer father --the acclaimed Pradeep Bandekar have been featured in this latest book on charismatic King Khan. The "dream-collection" book compiled and authored by dynamic film-journalist Mohar Basu (Mid-Day) is being specially released by Harper Collins-India to mark the ageless, youthful superstar King Khan’s 59th birthday on Saturday November 2nd, 2024. . Which also coincides with the ongoing auspicious Diwali festival.
Sharing a sentimental note, Pradeep's son Prathamesh expresses his feelings, “I am writing to you with some exciting news – ‘forty’ of my father's never-before-seen rare amazing photos of Shahrukh Khan is part of this book authored by Mohar Basu. Published by Harper Collins India the book celebrates the inspirational success-story journey of King Khan with intimate stories, fan accounts, and rare unseen photos clicked by my late brilliant lensman father Pradeep Bandekar. There couldn't be a more fitting gift for all of us SRK fans, and just in time for the ‘DDLJ’ evergreen mega-star’s 59th birthday! Join me in sharing about it because such super-joyful news deserves to be seen and heard both nation-wide and globally,” enthuses Prathamesh. It may also be recalled that Shah Rukh (who shared a warm bonding with the ‘late’ Pradeep) had personally come over to meet with the Bandekar family, to convey his condolences and offer his prayers, at the special Prayer Meet held on August 23rd., 2024.
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