{"product_id":"a-full-life-by-sabira","title":"A Full Life: The Vibrant Memoir of a Trendsetter – Sabira Merchant \u0026 Mitali Parekh","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiscover the riveting and inspiring life story of Sabira Merchant—India’s beloved thespian, celebrated quiz queen, and the legendary grooming expert who polished the country's greatest beauty icons.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWith a foreword by theatre maestro Alyque Padamsee and a preface by Miss Universe Lara Dutta, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eA Full Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a glittering, candid memoir that charts the extraordinary journey of a true trendsetter. Sabira Merchant is a name synonymous with sophistication, elegance, and high culture. She didn't just witness the cultural transformation of Mumbai; she actively drove it. From igniting the city's nightlife in the 1980s by establishing \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"434\"\u003eStudio 29\u003c\/i\u003e—India's iconic disco that caused a absolute frenzy among partygoers—to mentoring and training global Miss World and Miss Universe titleholders like Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta, her legacy is unparalleled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eYet behind the glamour lies an astonishing story of resilience. Born as a suburban Muslim girl, married in her teens to the love of her life, and raising three children in rapid succession, Sabira broke all conventional barriers. At a time when balancing a career and family was deeply difficult for women, she climbed to the pinnacle of Indian theatre, radio, and television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e🎭 Inside This Dazzling Memoir:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pioneer of Sophistication:\u003c\/b\u003e Trace her journey from a young homemaker to becoming India's foremost authority on etiquette, speech, and corporate grooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Magic of Studio 29:\u003c\/b\u003e Relive the electric energy of the 1980s as Sabira chronicles how she brought the global disco revolution straight into Mumbai’s nightlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQueen of the Stage \u0026amp; Screen:\u003c\/b\u003e Fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from her stellar career as a top-tier stage actress and the host of beloved television quiz shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChasing Crowns:\u003c\/b\u003e Incredible insights into the intensive training, poise development, and mental prep she provided to future international beauty queens before they won their titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Nostalgic Ode to Old Bombay:\u003c\/b\u003e A rare, cinematic glimpse into the glorious, cosmopolitan past of Mumbai's performing arts and high-society circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFull of raw triumphs, painful setbacks, profound joys, and unyielding hope, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003eA Full Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterclass in living life to the absolute fullest. It is an essential read for anyone passionate about Indian pop culture, theatre history, and stories of unstoppable female empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52492766576923,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71vwO0HIf-L._SL1500.jpg?v=1783525885","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/a-full-life-by-sabira","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}