Unveiling the Writer

Jimmy Shergill launches THE BEST THING ABOUT YOU IS YOU! in Gurgaon

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Unveiling the Writer

Jimmy Shergill launches THE BEST THING ABOUT YOU IS YOU! in Gurgaon

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• Source: The Hindustan Times

Gurgaon - Feb 2012

Success is Boring: Actor and Writer Anupam Kher shares his lifes mantra in a book

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• Source: The Asian Age

Gurgaon - Feb 2012

Success is Boring: Actor and Writer Anupam Kher shares his lifes mantra in a book

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Gurgaon Book Launch

THE BEST THING ABOUT YOU IS YOU! book launch in Gurgaon on the 22nd February in association with Fox and Valinus Consultants at FOX. The book was launched by Barkha Dutt and Jimmy Shergill with Anupam Kher

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Gurgaon Book Launch

THE BEST THING ABOUT YOU IS YOU! book launch in Gurgaon on the 22nd February in association with Fox and Valinus Consultants at FOX. The book was launched by Barkha Dutt and Jimmy Shergill with Anupam Kher

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THE BEST THING ABOUT YOU IS YOU creates a sales record in India.

350 copies of Anupam Kher’s ‘The Best Thing About You Is You’ were sent to Jaipur for the Lit Festival. Reports say that the bookshop at the festival grounds sold the entire lot and book orders had to be placed in large numbers. ‘The Best Thing About You Is You’, thus becomes the highest selling title at the Jaipur Literature Festival. A recently conducted AC Neilsen survey reports that the book in its first week was on number 250. In the second week it was number 34 and now in the third week, it is number 18. Success of the book has been talked about on Facebook, Twitter as well as by Penguin Publication. Next week onwards, contests and other schemes for readers and book buyers will be part of the promotion for the book.

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THE BEST THING ABOUT YOU IS YOU creates a sales record in India.

350 copies of Anupam Kher’s ‘The Best Thing About You Is You’ were sent to Jaipur for the Lit Festival. Reports say that the bookshop at the festival grounds sold the entire lot and book orders had to be placed in large numbers. ‘The Best Thing About You Is You’, thus becomes the highest selling title at the Jaipur Literature Festival. A recently conducted AC Neilsen survey reports that the book in its first week was on number 250. In the second week it was number 34 and now in the third week, it is number 18. Success of the book has been talked about on Facebook, Twitter as well as by Penguin Publication. Next week onwards, contests and other schemes for readers and book buyers will be part of the promotion for the book.

'The Best Thing About You Is You' has examples from the actor’s own life and experiences. He subtly motivates and inspires you by providing a handy guide to discovering your real self and finding peace of mind and contentment in today’s chaotic times. He feels that the best way to counter the negativity that exists in the world these days, where people are gripped by fear, insecurity, stress, frustration and unhappiness is by acquiring a positive outlook. Citing his own example, he reveals how a humble background need not be an obstacle to attaining the dizzying heights of success, but simultaneously, sounds a warning about the importance of gracefully handling such success. He shares the vital ingredients in his recipe for success as well as no-nonsense methods to get the most out of your life. This volume contains the author’s views on a wide variety of topics such as the anger syndrome, the phenomenon of change, thought control, dealing with relationships, conquering stress, getting rid of fears, coming to terms with failure, realizing the power within oneself, coping with loss and death and much more. Here’s a book you will find yourself turning to for soothing, insightful guidance and practical advice no matter what situation you’re in. You’ll come to realize that the best thing about you is YOU!

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FAILURES which make life exciting!

When Anupam Kher was shooting for Hum Aapke Hain Koun!, he contracted facial palsy. The doctor said he couldn’t work for two months. He advised the actor to rest, and not tell anybody, since in the film industry, even a pimple is a catastrophe. "I had two choices," said Kher. "I could go home and hide my face, or land up to shoot and say I was ready to shoot. I went to the shooting. In the pillow sequence in Hum Aapke..., there are only long shots, no close-ups."

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FAILURES which make life exciting!

When Anupam Kher was shooting for Hum Aapke Hain Koun!, he contracted facial palsy. The doctor said he couldn’t work for two months. He advised the actor to rest, and not tell anybody, since in the film industry, even a pimple is a catastrophe. "I had two choices," said Kher. "I could go home and hide my face, or land up to shoot and say I was ready to shoot. I went to the shooting. In the pillow sequence in Hum Aapke..., there are only long shots, no close-ups."

However, the incident taught Kher there's nothing to be scared of if one speaks out. He wrote and staged an autobiographical play, Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which was a big success. "I have earned the maximum amount of money from a play based on my failure," he said. "This book is based on that play."

Kher was talking about his first book, The Best Thing About You Is YOU! (Hay House India, R399) at its Kolkata launch at Crossword, Elgin Road. "I've been to the city in various roles. Every time, my heart beats faster.

When Anupam Kher was shooting for Hum Aapke Hain Koun!, he contracted facial palsy. The doctor said he couldn’t work for two months. He advised the actor to rest, and not tell anybody, since in the film industry, even a pimple is a catastrophe. "I had two choices," said Kher. "I could go home and hide my face, or land up to shoot and say I was ready to shoot. I went to the shooting. In the pillow sequence in Hum Aapke..., there are only long shots, no close-ups."

However, the incident taught Kher there's nothing to be scared of if one speaks out. He wrote and staged an autobiographical play, Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which was a big success. "I have earned the maximum amount of money from a play based on my failure," he said. "This book is based on that play."

Kher was talking about his first book, The Best Thing About You Is YOU! (Hay House India, R399) at its Kolkata launch at Crossword, Elgin Road. "I've been to the city in various roles. Every time, my heart beats faster. People have been very kind to me here," he said.

Victor Banerjee and Derek O'Brien were also present on the occasion. "They are my favourite people here. It took literally one call each to bring them,” said Kher.

“People were probably expecting me to write about my life, or cinema, or a book on acting. I had not planned to write this. I’m an accidental writer.” Yet, the book went into reprint within 10 days.

Interestingly, Kher, whose upcoming films include a remake of Chashme Buddoor, The Silver Linings Playbook with Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper, Chaar Din Ki Chandni, Kya Supercool Hain Hum and Neeraj Pandey’s (director, A Wednesday) next, does not read too many selfhelp books himself.

"Many good autobiographies serve the same purpose," he explained. "For instance, Lust For Life (Vincent Van Gogh's biography) or My Autobiography (Charles Chaplin). I've deliberately not been preachy. I don’t mind being wrong in this book. I never claim that this will change your life. This book is not about how to be successful. It says the strength lies in you. Don’t look for it elsewhere. Also, never place happiness in other people’s hands or they will make sure you are unhappy. Success is onedimensional and boring.

Failure is multi-dimensional and exciting. "Once the book was formally released, O’Brien and Banerjee read from it. “This book is more of a conversation," said Victor.

"One does films to be recognised. After I did Saaransh, nobody recognised me. So I made sure my photo was on this book’s cover!” laughed Kher, whose ready wit enlivened the event. THIS BOOK IS NOT ABOUT SUCCESS. IT SAYS THE STRENGTH LIES IN YOU Anupam Kher

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From Oprah to Kher

At the Jaipur Lit Fest, upon receiving a copy of Anupam Kher's book, The Best Thing About You is YOU, Oprah Winfrey had some wonderful things to say about it and signed her comments on paper for him kher says, "She said it is a very powerful title and that it is amazing for an actor to write a book on himself and his personal experiences, scrutinising his life so thoroughly"

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From Oprah to Kher

At the Jaipur Lit Fest, upon receiving a copy of Anupam Kher's book, The Best Thing About You is YOU, Oprah Winfrey had some wonderful things to say about it and signed her comments on paper for him kher says, "She said it is a very powerful title and that it is amazing for an actor to write a book on himself and his personal experiences, scrutinising his life so thoroughly"

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• Source: Times of India