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About The Author

Divya Dutta is an Indian Actress from Ludhiana (Punjab) who has acted in various Hindi and Punjabi movies. She has won more than 25 awards in the Film Industry. She has been nominated for Film-fare and Star Screen award twice.She has worked in more than 60 movies and is famous actress known in Bollywood.She has also worked in international movies and was seen in video of "Romeo" by a famous house music duo from London, England, Basement Jaxx.

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In her second book, award-winning actor Divya Dutta recounts her experiences with some of the stalwarts of Bollywood who played a significant role in her film journey. She talks about the inspiration they have been in her life through their immersive interactions, through what they did for her, and what she learnt from them.

From getting Shabbo's dialect and look just right on the sets of Veer-Zaara with Yash Chopra to being inspired by Shabana Azmi's inimitable zest for celebrating life; from her impromptu improvisations on the sets with Irrfan Khan to her non-stop peals of laughter with Shah Rukh Khan, she tells it all with rare candour. She opens up about moments that changed her deeply from within. Such as the time when she burst out crying after playing mean to Amitabh Bachchan during a shoot, or when Shyam Benegal made her choreograph her own dance sequence in a film.

The Stars in My Sky is not only about the deep impact these experiences had on her life, but also about how they defined the trajectory of her career . The podcast  is available on all leading platforms! Download now and enjoy this warm and fun conversation with Divya Dutta by Podcaster Dhruv Lau . 

Book Link :- https://www.amazon.in/Stars-My-Sky-Brightened-Journey/dp/0670094196/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1646915592&refinements=p_27%3ADivya+Dutta&s=books&sr=1-1

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BRAVE, BOLD AND BACHELOR - Tusshar Kapoor in conversation with Dhruv Lau discusses his writing process, his kid and his book: Bachelor Dad: My Journey to Fatherhood and More. Actor and Producer turned author Tusshar shares some interesting events that unfolded in his life when he chose to go the surrogacy way. Catch the full conversation on this episode of Hooked On Books podcast only on the Red FM podcast network.

About The Author

Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who appears in Hindi films. His notable works include Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001), Khakee (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Dhol (2007), Shootout at Wadala (2013). Son of veteran actor Jeetendra, he is the founder and director of the production house, Tusshar Entertainment House. The debut film produced by his production house is Laxmii. He also co-owned Balaji Telefilms and Balaji Motion Pictures from 2001 to 2019. 

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How easy or difficult is it to be a single father in India?
How does the world react when a Bollywood celebrity becomes the first man to have a child via surrogacy?

1998
A superstar dad
A successful sister
A growing production empire

Yet a young Tusshar Kapoor was sitting far away from the arc lights in the US, working as a financial analyst, until circumstances led him to return to India to pursue a career in entertainment.

Little did he know that a totally different journey was awaiting him in the years to come; that he would make a life altering choice while on a car journey that would eventually make him India's first celebrity single dad.

Written in a frank, fun, no-holds-barred and incisive first-person narrative, Tusshar reveals interesting childhood anecdotes, the process of raising a child as a single man in India, how the search for the perfect soulmate doesn't stop after having a child and finally how, his son, Laksshya, changed his life forever.

Book Link: https://www.amazon.in/Bachelor-Dad-Journey-Fatherhood-More/dp/0143452894

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Sudha has penned down a beautiful book that is a recipe for all experiences cooked in a pan of slice of life stories and memories. A garnishing of joy and how memories live with us through our food. Sudha Menon in conversation with Dhruv Lau, talks about her experiments with life and how she finds heartwarming and motivating stories in food. Listen to this delightfully yummy episode of HookedOnBooks only on the Red FM Podcast Network.

About the Author

Sudha Menon is an author, a columnist and a writing coach. She is the author of five non-fiction books including Feisty At Fifty, Devi,Diva Or She Devil: the smart career woman’s career guide, Leading Ladies: Women Who Inspire India, Legacy:Letters to their daughters from eminent Indian men and women and Gifted:inspirational stories of people with disabilities.

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Remember how our mothers and grandmothers would spend time in the kitchen, sharing their stories and exchanging recipes from each other's homes without writing them down? Between chopping, sauteing, grinding and frying a variety of ingredients, and the aroma of home-cooked food laid out on the dinner table, families forged bonds that withstood the test of time. Now the connections we made through oral storytelling have disappeared because of rise of modern-day nuclear families where children see their parents once in a couple of months.

The truth, however, remains that no matter how many countries we travel to and live in, or how many expensive meals we eat at Michelin-star restaurants, the magic of our mothers' cooking never fades away. In Recipes for Life, Sudha Menon attempts to recreate those memories and the magic of the food we grew up with and cherish. The book is replete with stories, anecdotes and recipes from the homes of some of India's much admired and accomplished people.

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About the Author

Sudha Nair writes romance fiction and family drama and is best known for her Amazon KDP Pen To Publish Contest award-winning novel, The Wedding Tamasha.

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Listen to author Sudha Nair share nuggets about her latest book ‘Strictly at work’ in the podcast ‘Hooked on Books’ which will strike a chord with you ! So what is the story behind this engaging book ? here goes :Simi is a marketeer for a furniture company? Ranvir is an analyst at a finance start-up BizWorks, a swanky co-working space, their paths aren’t meant to cross. But as circumstances bring them together, again and again, they find it harder to deny the spark between them.

Simi’s family is pushing her towards the ‘perfect’ arranged marriage, while Ranvir is in a live-in relationship. When their personal lives clash, as they get attracted to each other, Simi and Ranvir must decide if they want to be more than just co-workers. Strictly at Work is a story about love, relationships and defining choices. The podcast available on all leading platforms! Download now and enjoy this warm and fun conversation with Sudha and Podcaster Dhruv Lau.

Book Link: https://www.amazon.in/Strictly-at-Work-Sudha-Nair/dp/0143452541

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Ever wondered why CEOs, leaders and recruiters talk endlessly about soft skills? Job interviews, promotions, appraisals, teamwork, managing workplace challenges, communication skills and a lot more-soft skills give you a sizeable professional edge to ace all of these.

In this book, Ronnie Screwvala shares personal stories and observations from his many failures and few successes to give you an insider's view of the 'invisible' skills, which can cut years off your learning curve. Practical, actionable and peppered with advice from successful leaders, Skill It, Kill It will ensure you're future-proof in these ever-changing times and ready to stand out among your peers.

If you are ready to

RISE

COMMIT

LISTEN

SACRIFICE

and really want it BADLY

Then your time is NOW

Book link :

https://www.amazon.in/Skill-Kill-Up-Your-Game/dp/0143454560/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1627991015&refinements=p_27%3ARonnie+Screwvala&s=books&sr=1-1

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Believe, Sachin Tendulkar told him - and he took it to heart, getting the word etched on his arm as a tattoo.

In this book, Suresh Raina takes us through the challenges he faced as a young cricketer. He was bullied in school and at cricket camps, but he always punched above his weight, overcoming every adversity life threw at him and never giving up. This is the story of the lessons he learnt and the friendships he built. 

Peppered with invaluable insights - about the game and about life - that Raina acquired from senior colleagues like M.S. Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, among others, this book will make you believe in the power of hard work, love, luck, hope and camaraderie. It is a journey through the highs and lows in the cricketing career of a man who saw his world fall apart and yet became one of the most influential white-ball cricketers India has ever seen.

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Should money be the primary factor in picking a job? When do I pursue an MBA or a second MBA? Should I switch industries to move ahead?

The Right Choice delves deep into the ten frequently faced dilemmas in a person's career, such as the ones listed above. The author shares his wisdom and experiences from his illustrious career as one of India Inc's longest-serving CEOs. In his trademark straightforward and lucid style, he shares lessons and learnings on each of the ten dilemmas. The book also contains insights and perspectives from twenty-four highly experienced professionals.

A successful career is not a straight line; it has many twists and turns where you are faced with difficult choices. Practical and inspiring, The Right Choice will help you navigate these difficult situations-and win in your career.

Hear Shiv Shivakumar Group Executive President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development - Aditya Birla Group , author of the Book The Right choice in conversation with Group CFO Sun Group  Mr. S L Narayanan in the podcast Hooked on Books available on RedFM India App and all other leading platforms.

Book Link

https://www.amazon.in/Right-Choice-Resolving-Dilemmas-Extraordinary/dp/0670095699/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1T6G8AI2Q2UYX&dchild=1&keywords=the+right+choice+shiv&qid=1613995762&sprefix=the+right+choice+%2Caps%2C296&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFTOEVJQ0lSVUxWQlYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMTk2NDRTTFo5S085UU5KSzcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDc3MjYzNFRQWUdVWjJTVDk3RCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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