2017: Bollywood celebrities who turned authors

It is that time of the year when we want a roundup for all that moved the world in a nutshell. With growing numbers of celebrities penning their stories in a book, this year also we saw a couple of exciting celebrity book launches. Here are five celebrities who spilled the beans in their authored books.

<p>Rishi Kapoor's debut book and memoir Khullam Khulla is written in the quintessential the Rishi Kapoor way --brutally honest and totally frank. The 70s romantic hero does not mince words whether it is about his father's affairs, his own temptations, crushes on Bollywood actresses, his own quirks that wife Neetu has to put up with, or why his relationship with son Ranbir is not quite how it should be!<br></p><p>To read the exclusive excerpts from the book, click here:<br></p><p>Want to read few facts from the book if you still haven’t read it, <a href="https://www.thetimesofindia.online/life-style/books/features/11-khullam-khulla-confessions-by-rishi-kapoor/articleshow/57064974.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">click here!</a></p>

<p>One of the most talked about controversies over a book for this year, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s memoir An Ordinary Life was recalled by the actor after the his co-star Niharika Singh filed a complaint about him revealing false details about their relationship without her permission. Niharika’s statement, "He obviously wants to sell his book and it would appear that he is willing to exploit and disrespect a woman just to do so" made Nawazuddin apologize and withdraw the book.</p><p>To read more about the controversy, <a href="https://www.thetimesofindia.online/life-style/books/features/nawazuddin-disrespecting-a-woman-to-sell-his-book-niharika-singh/articleshow/61214766.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">click here</a>!<br></p>

One of Bollywood’s most talked about personality, Karan Johar made it to the headlines again with his debut boon An Unsuitable Boy. The book, launched by none other than his best buddy Shah Rukh Khan, encapsulates everything right from his illustrious movie-making voyage in the industry to emotional revelations about his fall out with close friends in the industry.

<p>The lovable actress released her book at the beginning of this year – Me and Ma. As the title suggests, the book captures the beautiful bold actress Divya Dutta shared with her mother. The Bollywood actress' debut book reveals what a woman of strength and substance her mother was. The book talks about Divya's journey so far and how her mother, Dr Nalini Dutta was instrumental in making Divya a successful actress. Written after her mother's death, Me & Ma is a touching ode to a strong mother and a single parent. Divya gives all the credit for her success to her mom!</p><p>Read few exclusive excerpts from the book <a href="https://www.thetimesofindia.online/life-style/books/features/excerpts-from-me-ma-by-divya-dutta/articleshow/57082014.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">here</a>!<br></p>