Not Quite Family: An Intimate Memoir of Bollywood

Step behind the silver screen and into the glamorous, complex world of Hindi cinema with veteran journalist Khalid Mohamed in Not Quite Family: An Intimate Memoir of Bollywood!

About the Book: Growing up movie-struck and watching films near his childhood home with his grandmother, Khalid Mohamed’s lifelong passion eventually led him to the newsrooms of The Times of India and straight into the inner sanctum of Bollywood. As a respected critic and insider-outsider, he forged deep, complex bonds with iconic legends like Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, and Dharmendra, as well as powerhouse actresses like Raakhee, Smita Patil, Karishma Kapoor, and Rekha. But as he discovered time and again, friendship in the film world is notoriously fickle—lasting only as long as the reviews remained favorable, with welcomes freezing the moment his sharp critical scalpel came out. Not Quite Family is a riveting, emotive account of Mumbai’s golden era of cinema and a bygone, temperate city of gracious charm before it was swallowed by skyscrapers and dust. Offering a rare, unguarded glimpse into the private lives of the stars of Juhu, Pali Hill, and Worli, this memoir is a must-read for anyone captivated by the magic and myth of Bollywood.

Key Features & Benefits:

• True Insider Perspective: Written by Khalid Mohamed—a legendary film critic, screenwriter, and journalist who lived and breathed the Bombay film industry.

• Unvarnished Truths & Rare Insights: Explores the fragile boundaries between professional journalism and personal relationships with India's biggest screen icons.

• A Nostalgic Love Letter to Mumbai: Paints a vivid, emotive portrait of vintage Bombay alongside the glittering, private realities of its most famous residents.

• The Perfect Gift: An essential, captivating present for cinephiles, lovers of Bollywood history, and readers of intimate biographical non-fiction.