Bollywood star Salman Khan writes the foreword to the autobiography of veteran actress Asha Parekh. The autobiography is titled 'The Hit Girl' and the actor will launch this book this week.

His foreword: "They don't make them like her anymore. Perhaps that is stating the obvious but my generation and the later ones have missed out on the great era f our movies when stories of innocence and grace ruled the screen, when boy-met-girl stories were wonderful, feel-good entertainers. No compromises, no need for self-publicity 24x7, no catering to a single screen or a multiplex audience."

He also praises her: "In fact, Asha Parekh, Ashaji represented the swinging era of the 1960s. An all-rounder, she was especially good at dance numbers, had a flair for comedy, emoted simply and effortlessly. Even its situations in the screenplay were incredible, she made them credible by never going over the top. She was the darling not only of the audience but also of film producers and directors who would rush to sign her on for a movie since she guaranteed box-office success."

Salman concluded with: "All of us Khans have been blessed. Ashaji has been a family friend. We may not see her regularly but we know she is there for us, and we are there for her, just a phone call away. She joins us for our festive celebrations for the Ganpati Puja, Christmas and Eid. She has treated my brothers Arbaaz and Sohail, and sisters Alvira and Arpita, like kids. She has watched us grow up. She has never been judgemental, she has been a part of our high phases and low."

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