Book Review- Cracking the Code: My Journey in Bollywood

Book Review # 10

Title- Cracking the Code : My Journey in Bollywood

Author- Ayushmann Khurrana, Tahira Kashyap

Genre-Biography

Publisher- Rupa Publications India

Pages-158

Rating- 4.1/5

"Success is counted sweetest/ by those who ne'er succeed. To comprehend a nectar/requires sorest need" -Emily Dickinson

The Indian Film Industry, known as Bollywood, has gifted us many young talents over the century, but a chosen few has reached the acme of success and left a deep impression in our heart through their flawless acting. Ayushmann Khurrana is one of those rare gems of bollywood who has transformed his dreams into reality through extreme hardwork and perseverance. From Vicky Donor to Badhai Ho, he has experimented with this role on films based on senstive topics.

If you want to excel in your craft, this is your book. Ayushmann has succinctly explained the various aspects of film and television industry with examples taken from his own life experinece.It is a must read for those who dares to dream but finds it difficult to transform it into reality. Besides, this book will provide its readers an inside view of the film industry to understand the reality and mindset of its people.

He has also talked about the importance of relationships in one's life.He says, "It's essential to value realtionships, especially with those who will always be in love with the real, imperfect, juvenile You...The reason I say that this is commitment to self because these are the only people who will time and again, make you meet your real self.And being real is the only key to happiness and success."

Titbits- While in Roadies, during a task, he donated sperm at a sperm bank in Allahabad. About this he says, "I think I would never been able to say yes to a stupendous script like "Vicky Donor", which was refused by many actors, had this episode not happened to make me understand the importance of sperm donation."

Favourite Quotes-

"The gates to learning open only when the route to self-obsession is blocked"

"Know Yourself,Respect Yourself.Prepare yourself.Make your weakess your strength and supplement your strength with an equal dose of humanity."

"Never let go of an opportunity.If it comes knocking at your door, its worth giving your hundred percent to at least once."

I have enjoyed reading this and encourage you all to give it a read.

Happy Reading