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Number of Pages
320
Age Group
All
Language
English
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This is a fiction novel that dives into the glittering yet treacherous world of cinema. A Bollywood superstar lies between life and death in a Mumbai hospital, watching the film of his life play out inside his head, as illusion and reality blur. The central theme explores how fame can distort truth, and how ambition, love, greed, and deception intertwine on a grand stage. The intended reader is adults and readers who relish sharp, stylish satire, big ideas, and a fearless look at the cost of stardom. The tone is adventurous, witty, and somber in turns, with a keen eye for both glamour and folly.
The narrative is story-led and metafictional, blending humor with tragedy as the mind's screen flips through memories, encounters, and hard choices. The reading experience feels cinematic: rapid shifts, vivid scenes, and a voice that can be biting, affectionate, and prophetic. The protagonist's journey through fame's echo chamber invites readers to examine how illusion frames reality, and how a life lived in public can reveal private truths when confronted with mortality.
Through a sweeping panorama of relationships, rivalries, and moments of tenderness, the book uses the machinery of cinema to examine character and consequence. Itโs a tale that stretches across genresโromance, satire, tragedyโyet remains deeply human, asking what we owe to those who help us climb and what we owe to ourselves when the lights go out.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced perspective on fame, illusion, and the human cost of ambition. The story leaves a lingering sense of wonder about cinemaโs power to reveal and distort truth, along with a renewed curiosity about the people behind the screen.
Product Details
Author
Shashi Tharoor
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
9780143424321
ISBN
9780143424321
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
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