Subhash Ghai To Release Memoir “Karma’s Child”

‘Karma’s Child: The Story of Indian Cinema’s Ultimate Showman’ by Subhash Ghai With Suveen Sinha, HarperCollins

India-West Staff Reporter

MUMBAI – Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai, the man behind some of Bollywood’s most iconic movies, is set to release his memoir, Karma’s Child, co-written with journalist Suveen Sinha. The book will be launched on November 15 in Mumbai, with lyricist and poet Gulzar and acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali in attendance.

Ghai, who directed blockbuster hits like Kalicharan, Vidhaata, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khal Nayak, and Taal, carved a legendary career in Hindi cinema. Of the 15 films he directed between 1976 and 1999, 11 became major box-office successes. Known for his captivating storytelling, grand visual spectacle, and unforgettable music, Ghai worked with dream casts while also introducing fresh talent who went on to become Bollywood stars.

Reflecting on his journey, Ghai said, “This book is the story of the Hindi film industry the way it unfolded before my eyes from the 1960s till today.” The memoir captures Ghai’s rise as a self-made man in Mumbai’s film industry, where he believed in shaping his destiny—just as dramatically as his films did on screen.

Co-author Suveen Sinha, who shares his admiration for Ghai’s work, said, “I was mesmerized by the rotating sign of LION in Kalicharan. I cheered when Jackie limped to his motorcycle in Hero, and I danced in the theatre to One Two Ka Four in Ram Lakhan. Writing Karma’s Child with Ghai has been a dream come true. We wanted the book to reflect the Hindi film industry’s glorious chaos from the perspective of its biggest showman. That’s why we wrote it in the third person, making it a unique celebrity memoir.”

Subhash Ghai’s legacy goes beyond filmmaking—he is also the founder of Whistling Woods, one of India’s top film institutes, where he is shaping the next generation of filmmakers.

Published by HarperCollins India, Karma’s Child promises to be a compelling read for fans of Ghai’s work and anyone fascinated by the evolution of Hindi cinema over the decades.