Actress Dhruvee Haldankar, who has been part of shows like Pyar Ke Saat Vachan Dharampatnii, Devanshi, and Savdhan India, has now turned author. She has written a book on her father, Mr. Deepak Haldankar, titled Beyond The Frame Beyond Fear.

Sharing more about her book, she says, “I have written a biography on my cinematographer father, Mr. Deepak Haldankar. The book captures the incredible escapades of his life—stories that are truly unforgettable. My father, who was the Chief at Films Division, shot thousands of documentaries and newsreels, covering Prime Ministers from Indira Gandhi, Narasimha Rao, Rajiv Gandhi, and Giani Zail Singh to Mr. Narendra Modi, along with several important national movements and delegations. Through this book, I feel he has resurrected himself once again. I hope this book will be a valuable addition for readers who would like to know more about the challenges of working in extreme conditions.”

Deepak Haldankar started his career working in feature films with producer and cinematographer, the late Nariman A. Irani, assisting him in Talash, Maharaja, Balidan, and Pakeezah.

She adds, “Films Division and NFDC have now merged, and they hold thousands of films shot by my father in their archives. I feel deeply honoured that NFDC is respecting his legacy and his contributions to Indian cinema. The book will be launched on the 6th of March at the NFDC auditorium. This will be a tribute to my late father and his craft. I have learnt a lot from him, and whatever I am today, I owe entirely to him.”

Dhruvee will be writing her next book, which will be a romantic thriller. Looking forward to it, Dhruvee!