The Longest Kiss: The Life and Times of Devika Rani by Kishwar Desai is a vivid biography of one of Indian cinema’s most fascinating pioneers. The book traces Devika Rani’s extraordinary journey from privileged beginnings to her emergence as a star, artist, and trailblazer in the early film industry.
Rich in period detail, it captures the glamour, ambition, and social change that shaped her life and times. Readers interested in film history, remarkable women, and modern Indian cultural history will find this an engaging and insightful portrait.
