The Perils of Being Moderately Famous Kindle Edition

A light read. No great humor (if you are expecting it). No kind of secret.But still, I loved this book. I think it is because it made me feel how similar families and people are, no matter what economic background they come from. The parenting, the adolescence, and the learning we all individually go through to become who we are and have a life of our own.I do not personally like to rate autobiographies, because it means rating someone's life and their feelings and experiences, but these 4 stars are for the feeling this book gives me.

The perils of being moderately famous is a debut book of the author. Soha Ali Khan is a Bollywood actress. This book is an autobiography. It collects the moments she shared with her family and friends.Soha's family is well known in India. She is a star kid. Her father Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was a well-known cricketer. Her mother Sharmila Tagore is also a Bollywood star and a distant relative of Rabindranath Tagore. Her elder sister Saba is a jewelry designer. Her elder brother Saif Ali Kahn and sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan are well known in Bollywood industry. Pataudi family belongs to royal bloodline.This book is divided into different parts where the author tells about her family member. This book is a tribute to her family. The book starts with her father's story. How he achieves all the stardom and her relationship with him. Soha was with him when he took his last breath. She explains how she felt at that moment.In the next chapter, she describes her mother Sharmila Tagore's Bollywood journey. Back in days, inter-caste marriages were uncommon. Sharmila Tagore married to a Muslim Prince which is a big deal. The author didn't talk much about her elder sister, Saba."We travel because we know we will come home and when we do, home is the same but we are changed and that changes everything."She tells about her education and experienced at Oxford University. Back at home, she had a lot of people to do her work. But in the hostel, she had to do everything by herself. She tells about her trips and hitchhiking experiences which changes her perspective.She worked at Citigroup Pvt. Bank in Mumbai as a Management Associates but faith wants something else. She started her Bollywood career in 2004 by Dil Maange More. She worked in many movies but she didn't get much stardom. She shared her experience that how people ask about Saif and Kareena's child wherever she goes.She falls in love with Kunal Khemu and ties a knot with him in 2014. He is also a Bollywood actor. They first met at the film set. Their love story is the only part which I enjoy the most. I really like how she describes her pregnancy part. One can feel that excitement by reading that part.The author's writing is flawless. But she put a story in a jumbled way. One can easily be confused. She talks so much about her father's achievement rather than her own. I know she didn't accomplish much. But I really want to read more about the author rather than her family. There is no gossip about Bollywood and no family drama which is good.It's a fast-paced story. From growing up as a modern-day princess to her days at Balliol College, from a daughter to be a mother. She describes everything. The author tells her touching moments of her life. How it feels like growing up in one of the most known families of the country. In this book author's family photos are also published. It's a one time read. If you are a Bollywood fan and want to know about Khan's family then you must read it. It's a fun read.

Review: 4 stars out of 5Language Skills: 4 stars out of 5Candidness: 4.5 stars out of 5Topic Covered: 3.5 out of 5You almost don't expect an actress to be this witty!Soha Ali Khan’s debut novel, ‘The Perils of being moderately famous’ is a rare memoir. Being an actress and a Nawabzadi primarily, you expect anecdotes on fame, celebrity meetups, parties etc. But Soha Ali Khan is almost opposite of all that and hence a breath of fresh air!In this personal memoir, the title garners an instant attention. The minute you lay eyes on the title, you know this isn’t going to be one of the pseudo-intellectual and flashy celebrity memoirs.Soha dedicates this book to her daughter Inaaya. Thus, every chapter, page and memory expressed stands true to her innate desire. Soha is brilliant with her words, you almost don’t expect an actress to be this witty. The flair with which she narrates her funny, serious and sad experiences is commendable. Of course, you expect an Oxford graduate to sound smart but certainly not this candid. Being born in a family of achievers, Soha feels she is moderately famous and puts forth several incidents where she gets the spotlight but is asked only about her parents, brother, sister in law or her baby nephew. With an entertaining flair for writing comprising of stellar one-liners, Soha depicts what a sport she has been all her life.Even though Soha considers her moderately famous, she interacts with her daughter and the readers, while giving best of advice on education, travel and love. How they change you as a person, be it in any phase of life is what this book is all about. But it's Soha's inadvertent humour which gets full points.Through this book, you will see a different side of royals, actors and celebrities in India. Soha’s journey through Delhi- Oxford- Paris- Morocco- Mumbai is a ride worth witnessing. Grab a copy if you are a fan of Bollywood memoirs or books which take a lighter yet significant stand on education, religion, career switches and the Indian Film Industry.

This book was a fun read. Because this girl can write! And knows how to tell a story, turn a phrase, and hold your attention all through.That being said, if you are expecting some behind-the-scenes Bollywood / Saifeena gossip, this might not be the right book for you.I personally picked it up because I wanted to get to know Soha better. To read her story, in her own words, about how it was growing up in such an illustrious family of over-achievers, and if / how it influenced the choices she made in her life, and the path she took. And I've to say on this particular front, this book did deliver!It gave a glimpse into the person behind the persona. And an insight into the perks & the perils of being moderately famous. Total bonus that it came in a well written package.Which is why, if like me, you want to get to know Soha better, get this book!- Shantala (Book Blogger at Shanaya Tales)

Incredibly funny, peppered with quote worthy humour. Interesting to know more about the Pataudi family history and also the Tagores. Soha is incredibly well balanced, handles life with an adventurous mind yet with her feet planted to the ground. I love that she's carved a contented world for herself both in Bollywood and in her private life. She defines success on her own terms and lives the life she loves and enjoys. Enjoyed reading about her school days in Oxford and travel memoirs. This book is about Soha from her childhood memories and exploits through to her journey to becoming the woman she is today. A true modern day princess - graceful, wise, beautiful and incredibly witty!

This is a really nice book, read it in one sitting. Rang de Basanti is my favourite movie, she’s very good in it, so I was looking forward to reading about her. She writes intelligently, with self awareness, and it was interesting to read about the Hindi film industry from her perspective. I hope she keeps writing, I’d like to read more of her work.

Engaging, funny and honest account of the trials and tribulations of her life. Reflections on family, experiences and relationships that most women will relate to.

I truly enjoyed and finished this book in one read. I couldn’t put it down

Great read, Thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an easy read and v interesting to find out about her family lineage. Soha's sense of humour is quirky , and very relatable; a thorough reflection of her cultural sensitivities and sensibilities. I did however feel that the book was quite short so I couldn't justify the price I already paid for the e-version. Looking forward to more of Soha's books