From Manav Kaul to Tisca Chopra: Bollywood celebs who turned authors

Priyamm Dangi

 Jan 28, 2023

Manav Kaul

Manav Kaul recently announced the release of his new novel, Titli. The actor-filmmaker, who spent winters in Kashmir, is also a poet. His other published works include Prem Kabootar, Antima and Rooh.

Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah penned his memoir, titled And Then One Day, in 2014. The book traces his journey from his early years to becoming an actor.

Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann Khurrana co-authored Cracking The Code in 2015 with his wife Tahira Kashyap. The book talks about his personal journey and gives guidance to aspiring actors.

Emraan Hashmi

Emraan Hashmi wrote about his family’s struggle during his son, Ayaan’s, fight against cancer in a book, titled The Kiss of Life, published in 2016.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui co-authored his autobiography with Rituparna Chatterjee in 2017. Titled An Ordinary Life, the book talks about his struggles of becoming an actor.

Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor spills the beans about his life and his Bollywood journey in his autobiography, Khullam Khulla, published in 2017.

Soha Ali Khan

Soha Ali Khan’s book, Perils Of Being Moderately Famous, was published in 2017. It talks about the different phases of her life.

Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna wrote a book, titled Pyjamas are Forgiving, in 2018. It’s about a middle-aged woman suffering from a sleep disorder.

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher wrote a self-help book, titled Aap Khud Hi Best Hai, to help readers find happiness. His autobiography, Lessons Life Taught Me, was published in 2019.

Pankaj Kapur

Pankaj Kapur's first novella, Dopehri, was published in 2019. It gives you a glimpse into the life of Amma Bi, a widow who lives in a deserted haveli in Lucknow.

Kabir Bedi

Kabir Bedi published his autobiography, Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Life of An Actor, in 2021. It talks about the highs and lows of his life.

Tisca Chopra

Tisca Chopra released her book, What’s Up With Me?, in 2021. It’s about the issues one faces while going through puberty.