, first released in 2007 on his 84th birthday. As the first comprehensive memoir written by a leading star of Indian cinema, it chronicles over six decades of his life and career, spanning the evolution of the film industry from pre-independence India to the 21st century. Core Themes and Narrative Style
One of the most heartbreaking segments of the book deals with his childhood friend and legendary director, Guru Dutt. Dev Anand chronicles their fights, their collaborations ( Baazi , Jaal ), and the tragic descent of Guru Dutt into depression. The raw honesty here is startling. romancing with life dev anand pdf