Today, avid readers across the globe celebrates World Book Day by talking about their favourite authors, books, series, and more. While the spotlight today is on books and the people who penned them, Bollywood Bubble is celebrating the day by bringing its reader a list of Bollywood stars who have also penned books – some of which are bestsellers.
In these books, these celebrities not only entertained their readers but also opened up about their lives beyond the glamour and glitz. Through memoirs and personal narratives, these voices offer rare honesty, vulnerability, and insight into the journeys that shaped them. Scroll below to see the titles some of your favourite stars have written and the crux of their books.
Bollywood Actors Who Turned Authors
Rishi Kapoor – Khullam Khulla
Khullam Khulla By Rishi Kapoor
Khullam Khulla By Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor’s memoir is unapologetically honest. From his film career and family legacy to personal conflicts and controversies, Rishi Ji’s book offers sharp observations and unfiltered storytelling.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Unfinished
Unfinished By Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Unfinished By Priyanka Chopra Jonas
In her bestseller, Priyanka Chopra Jonas traces her journey from Bareilly to Miss World to global stardom. The book captures her resilience, career transitions, and the determination that helped her navigate both Bollywood and Hollywood.
Karan Johar – An Unsuitable Boy
An Unsuitable Boy By Karan Johar
An Unsuitable Boy By Karan Johar
In his memoir, Karan Johar opens up about his personal and professional life while also sharing insights into Bollywood’s inner workings. His book also has him talkin baout his emotional vulnerabilities and relationships.
Twinkle Khanna – Mrs Funnybones
Mrs Funnybones By Twinkle Khanna
Mrs Funnybones By Twinkle Khanna
Twinkle Khanna has penned several books, the first being Mrs Funnybones. With her signature humour and sharp observations, the former actress offers a witty take on everyday life, relationships, and modern Indian society. She is one of the most widely read celebrity authors.
Emraan Hashmi – The Kiss of Life
The Kiss Of Life By Emraan Hashmi
The Kiss Of Life By Emraan Hashmi
Moving away from his on-screen image, Emraan Hashmi pens a deeply emotional account of his son’s battle with cancer, capturing a father’s resilience, fear, and hope.
Neena Gupta: Sach Kahun Toh
Sach Kahun Toh By Neena Gupta
Sach Kahun Toh By Neena Gupta
Neena Gupta’s Sach Kahun Toh details her childhood in Delhi’s Karol Bagh and her formative years at the National School of Drama (NSD). It also recounts her move to Mumbai in the 1980s, facing stereotypes as a behenji and the difficulty of finding work as an outsider. The book is also known for its unsparing honesty regarding her single parenthood and the birth of her daughter, Masaba Gupta, with cricketer Vivian Richards.
Naseeruddin Shah – And Then One Day: A Memoir
And Then One Day_ A Memoir By Naseeruddin Shah
And Then One Day_ A Memoir By Naseeruddin Shah
Known for his depth as an actor, Naseeruddin Shah’s writing is equally introspective. His memoirs delve into his early life, struggles, and artistic evolution, offering a deeply personal and layered narrative.
Soha Ali Khan – The Perils of Being Moderately Famous
The Perils of Being Moderately Famous By Soha Ali Khan
The Perils of Being Moderately Famous By Soha Ali Khan
Blending wit with self-awareness, Soha Ali Khan reflects on navigating life within a famous lineage while building her own identity, offering a refreshing and relatable perspective.
Ayushmann Khurrana – Cracking the Code
Cracking the Code By Ayushmann Khurrana
Cracking the Code By Ayushmann Khurrana
A story of persistence and unconventional choices, Ayushmann Khurrana shares lessons from his journey as an outsider who carved a unique space in the industry.
Sonu Sood: I Am No Messiah
I Am No Messiah By Sonu Sood
I Am No Messiah By Sonu Sood
Sonu Sood’s I Am No Messiah detail’s the actor’s ‘Ghar Bhejo’ campaign, where he helped thousands of stranded migrant workers return home via chartered flights, buses, and trains during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown.
Aside from the above mentioned stars, several other Bollywood celebs have also penned memoirs and books. Have you read any of these titles? If yes, do let us know which and what you think of them.
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With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.




















