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Vir Sanghvi
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Binding
Hardback
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
In A Rude Life, Vir Sanghvi Shares A Candid, Entertaining Memoir That Traces Five Decades Of Indian Journalism And Public Life. Part Autobiography, Part Behind-The-Scenes History, It Surveys The Rise Of Television, The Politics Of Headlines, And The Culture Of Media Power. Written For Readers Who Love Journalism, Political History, And The Colorful World Of India's Public Figures, This Book Carries A Warm, Insightful, And Often Slyly Funny Tone That Makes It Matter.
Structured As A Steady Journey From Childhood To The Height Of His Career, The Memoir Offers An Insider’S View Of How Big Stories Are Built, How Interviews Are Crafted, And How Newsroom Life Intersected With Politics, Celebrity, And Policy. Sanghvi Writes With Crisp Prose—Balancing Sharp Observations With Warmth And Wit—So The Experience Feels Like A Conversation With A Friend Who Knows The Corridors Of Power. Through Recollections Of Morarji Desai, Giani Zail Singh, Amitabh Bachchan, Dhirubhai Ambani, And Many Others, The Book Reveals Not Just Milestones But The Human Moments Behind Them—The Compromises, The Courage, And The Occasional Missteps That Shaped A Generation.
Whether You’Re Curious About How Headlines Are Made, What It Takes To Sustain A Long Career In Media, Or Simply Enjoy A Sharply Observed, Occasionally Irreverent Voice, This Memoir Offers An Engaging, Accessible Experience. It Reads Like The Author's Commentaries—Crisp, Business-Like, And Filled With Anecdote And Insight—Letting Readers Step Into The Wildly Entertaining World Of Indian Public Life Without Feeling Overwhelmed.
Readers Finish This Memoir With A Nuanced Portrait Of A Changing India, A Deeper Appreciation For The Craft Of Reporting, And A Sense Of How Curiosity Can Illuminate Public Life. It Leaves You Thoughtful, Informed, And Inspired By The Power Of Clear-Eyed Storytelling.
Product Details
Author
Vir Sanghvi
Publisher
Viking
Language
English
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
240 mm x 156 mm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 999
₹ 900
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