Celebrity biographies that are a MUST-READ for every Bollywood fan

If you are a die-hard fan of Bollywood and want a deeper look into the world behind the glamorous life of celebrities, here are some handpicked biographies and memories to sooth the Bollywood junkie in you.

In this autobiography by the late actor, he opens up about his life as an actor and how it was to grow up in the privileged Kapoor Family. This biography contains his controversial opinions on, his debut in Bobby, the industry and fellow stars. He shares these with a touch of his natural charm and wit. It was released in 2017 and teaches us about the weight of legacy and the truth behind the glamorous life of Bollywood.

In this brutally honest biography, the OG filmmaker of Bollywood, Karan Johar talks about his life as a lonely, overweight child. The biography covers things like his journey in Bollywood, navigating fame while dealing with insecurities about his sexuality and acceptance. It dwells deeper into the friendships that he holds close to his heart and his fear of being misunderstood. The biography was released in 2017 and is a must read for the Bollywood fans.

This ruthlessly honest yet poetic biography takes us deeper into the life of the gifted actress-poet, Meena Kumari. It paints a deeply gloomy life which mirrored the roles she played in her iconic movies. It covers topics like her battle with alcoholism, a failed marriage from start and an unfulfilled love story. It was published in 2013 and has an emotional depth to it that not many people manage to capture.

The biography that was published in 2016 covers the glamorous life of Bollywood’s icon, Priyanka Chopra. Her early life, the journey from beauty peagent to a Bollywood A-lister and eventually a Hollywood icon, are some of the topics covered by Aseem Chhabra. The book gives the general public insights on her bold career and entrepreneurial choices and her role in representing India globally. It was published in 2018 and teaches us about ambition, versatility and hardships of breaking the cultural and gender barriers.

A sensational yet sensitive biography on the life of Bollywood’s mysterious woman, Rekha. The books dwells into topics like her rise from a child actor to the sensation that she is in Bollywood today, her sensitive relationships, the sizzling and intense romance with Amitabh Bachchan and the legacy she has left behind in Bollywood. The biography tires to decode the woman behind the mysterious veil, is full of intriguing thoughts and questions but is very respectful towards the veteran actor. It was published in 2016.

This autobiography written by Dev Sahab, is a poetic retelling of his days in Bollywood. It dwells into topics like his rise in cinema, the time he spent in the pre-independent India, and the romanticism he brought into the movies he did. This biography covers the actor’s journey, from his early days to becoming one of the most praised and adored romantic heroes in Bollywood. It was published in 2007.