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Anupam Kher, Mindy Kaling, Twinkle Khanna and other stars who鈥檝e written books

A number of celebrities have used the written word to tell their side of the story

Published: November 07, 2020 16:06 Jennifer Barretto, Assistant Editor Features

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tab Saif Ali Khan111-1558429956028 — Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is all set to bare his soul in an as-yet untitled autobiography, which was announced on August 25. The book releases sometime in 2021 and will document his family life, decades-long career and the things that inspire him. Here鈥檚 a look at other stars from Bollywood and Hollywood who鈥檝e delved into the written word. Image Credit: IANS

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Emraan Hashmi — Emraan Hashmi: The Bollywood actor used to be known for his bold scenes in movies. However, the actor has broken away from his 鈥榮erial kisser鈥� tagline and starred in acclaimed, serious movies. Hashmi also showed audiences his vulnerable side with his autobiographical book, 鈥楰iss of Life鈥�. Written with Bilal Siddiqi, the book reveals Hashmi鈥檚 son Ayyan鈥檚 battle with cancer. Image Credit: Supplied

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Twinkle Khanna book — Twinkle Khanna: No list of celebrity authors can be complete without the effervescent Twinkle Khanna. The former actress, and wife of actor Akshay Kumar, is probably best known for her book 鈥楳rs Funnybones鈥�, a non-fiction spin-off of her popular newspaper column of the same name. She has also written 鈥楾he Legend of Lakshmi Prasad鈥� and 鈥楶yjamas are Forgiving鈥�. Image Credit: Supplied

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Karan Johar — Karan Johar: Love him or hate him, everyone wants to know about filmmaker and producer Karan Johar. The celebrity has recently taken a battering on social media for propagating nepotism in the movie industry. However, Johar is also known for being behind some of India鈥檚 most successful films. He chronicles his career and love life 鈥� and goes back in time to when he was a chubby and lonely child 鈥� in the book 鈥楢n Unsuitable Boy鈥�. Image Credit: Supplied

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui — Nawazuddin Siddiqui: 鈥楢n Ordinary Life: A Memoir鈥�, written with Rituparna Chatterjee, showcases the 鈥楪angs of Wasseypur鈥� actor鈥檚 journey from humble beginnings in Muzzaffarnagar to the screens of millions around the world. The book highlight鈥檚 the star鈥檚 childhood and his struggles to get a foothold in the competitive movie industry. Image Credit: Supplied

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Rishi Kapoor — Rishi Kapoor: The late actor was as well known for his excellent performances in movies as he was for his quick wit and politically incorrect sense of humour. In 鈥楰hullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored鈥�, written with Meena Iyer, the star let it all loose as he talked about growing up in the shadow of his legendary father Raj Kapoor, his bout with depression and more. Image Credit: Supplied

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Mindy Kaling — Mindy Kaling: Before she was the star of her own show and a big-shot Netflix producer, Kaling was a writer on a little series called 鈥楾he Office鈥�. She had her fair share of struggles on the way to stardom and it鈥檚 all hilariously told in her book 鈥業s Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?鈥� The memoir features anecdotes about being a comedy writer, her Indian heritage and more. Image Credit: Supplied

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Ali Wong — Ali Wong: The Vietnamese-Chinese-American comedian is probably not safe to be watched around kids. But in her book 鈥楧ear Girls鈥�, the mother of two writes heartfelt and funny letters to her daughters about dating, careers and Asian culture. If you鈥檝e watched her stand-up comedy, you鈥檒l know this book is going to be filled with laughs and lots of insights. Image Credit: Supplied

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Bryan Cranston — Bryan Cranston: Fans of the cult favourite show 鈥楤reaking Bad鈥� might find it interesting to get inside the head of the man who played Walter White. In his book 鈥楢 Life in Parts鈥�, Cranston delves into his past and how he gained fame in Hollywood at a later stage in life. Image Credit: Supplied

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Trevor Noah — Trevor Noah: The comedian鈥檚 autobiography 鈥楤orn A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood鈥� should be essential reading for all. The book sees Noah dig deep through his childhood as the son of a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother 鈥� illegal then due to apartheid. The collection of 18 stories shines due to the star鈥檚 witty and touching retelling of a tough history. Image Credit: Supplied

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Issa Rae — Issa Rae: The New York Times best-seller 鈥楾he Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl鈥� is named after the TV star鈥檚 hilarious hit series of the same name and features her signature charms. In the series of essays, Rae opens up about being an awkward and introverted woman, and learning to accept herself. Image Credit: Supplied

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Anupam Kher book — Anupam Kher: The actor has penned a new book on his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, which he says will be released soon. 鈥淭he #Pandemic has changed our lives forever. It has also put us on the path of self-discovery, willpower, small triumphs the strength of positive thinking. I managed to write a book about all this in this #Lockdown. More about it very soon. Jai Ho! #NewBookAnnouncement,鈥� Kher shared on Twitter and Instagram along with a video. In the video, the actor spoke of chronicling his ups and downs during lockdown, including the time when his family, including mother Dulari and brother Raju Kher had contracted the virus. Image Credit: Supplied

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