Zero Line Par Gulzar is much more than just another book on Gulzar. The author, who has known Gulzar for over two decades now, looks at Gulzar's non-film writings from the perspective of an artist, a painter, and a critic.Through Gulzar's writings, the author paints a detailed portrait of a sensitive writer's literary life, who has largely been known for his popular work as a lyricist and film-maker.

Partition, terrorism, nostalgia, love and longing ... these are some of the themes Gulzar is often associated with. This book probes his entire body of work for the writer's other great concerns: natural disasters, man-made chaos, treachery, politics, and survival amidst them all.

About the Author

Ashok Bhowmick graduated from the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata with a diploma in Fine Art. He has had several group and solo shows in India and has been granted many awards and honours.Well known for his cross hatching technique, Ashok Bhowmick is an artist with high social commitment and strong views.