World Trade Centre Mumbai and All India Association of Industries (AIAI) jointly sponsored the launch of ‘ANYTHING BUT KHAMOSH’, the biography of the legendary Bollywood actor and Indian politician Mr. Shatrughan Sinha at Hotel Taj Lands End, Mumbai on February 19, 2016. The book was authored by Ms. Bharathi S Pradhan, who is the editor of The Film Street Journal and a Sunday columnist with The Telegraph. The book launch event was held in association with Mumbai’s leading publishing house Om Books International.

Mr. Kamal Morarka, Chairman of World Trade Centre Mumbai, speaking at this event, remarked that publishing programs support book publishers and writers whose contribution to the literary world is invaluable. By supporting this event, the centre aims to fulfill its mandate of serving the culturally and linguistically diverse population of Mumbai, Mr. Morarka pointed out.

Further sharing his thoughts on the book release, he mentioned that readers of this book would get considerable insights on the legendary actor and his contribution to Bollywood. The book would also serve as a window for international film fraternity to know more about Bollywood industry and inspire them to explore mutually beneficial collaboration with the latter. Mr. Morarka informed that WTC Mumbai has time and again associated with many such events and it is grateful to Dr. Amitabh Bachchan for gracing this occasion.

Mr. Vijay Kalantri, President, All India Association of Industries, remarked that AIAI programs have always encouraged the development, publication and promotion of new works of literary significance in the city. Through its programs and services, the AIAI supports Film Industry, artists, organizations and communities across India, and welcomes all forms of artistic expression and practice. Mr. Kalantri also acknowledged the valuable contribution made by Mr. Sinha to the arts industry during his stint as head of BJP Culture and Arts department. Mr. Sinha is not only a veteran actor but a great
politician. His book would inspire budding film actors and students of film institutes, Mr. Kalantri concluded.

Details for Anything But Khamosh

The biography ‘Anything But Khamosh’ is a fascinating read that retraces the life story of Mr Sinha who grew up in a humble and educated family in Bihar and became a famous Bollywood film star and later a politician.

About Bharathi S Pradhan
Ms. Bharathi S Pradhan is the editor of The Film Street Journal and a Sunday columnist with The Telegraph. She has edited Star & Style, Lehren, Showtime, Savvy(Consulting Editor) and Movie, besides writing for a wide variety of publications, including Eve's Weekly, Femina, The Free Press Journal, Mid-day and Reader's Digest.

Caption: From (L to R) Mr. Vijay Kalantri, President, All India Association of Industries, Mr. Kamal Morarka, Chairman of World Trade Centre Mumbai, Ms. Bharathi S Pradhan, Editor of The Film Street Journal, Mr. Shatrughan Sinha