As we celebrate World Book Day, now is a great opportunity to highlight some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, who are known not only for their talent as actors but also for their love of books. From sharing their favourite reads on social media to forming book clubs, these actors show a strong appreciation for the written word. Let us go into the lives of these book-loving Bollywood celebrities.
Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan, who is well-known for his numerous Bollywood roles, has an intense fondness of books. He was found by his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan deeply immersed in a book and interacting with his family during the lockdown. Saif believes that reading is important and spends his free time reading a variety of books.
Twinkle Khanna
Twinkle Khanna, a former actor who became a renowned author, is well-known for her sense of humour as well as her passion for reading. Her love of reading continues to inspire others, and she authored several best-selling books. Twinkle’s commitment to the literary world can be seen in the many glimpses of her reading moments she shares on social media.
Mahesh Shetty
Mahesh Shetty is well-known for his powerful performances in the Indian entertainment industry. Mahesh Shetty is a talented actor and enthusiastic book reader. Although Mahesh Shetty is now reading “Sambhaji” by Vishwas Patil and “Al Pacino in Conversation with Lawrence Grobel,” he has a long list of books that he has yet to read, including the memoirs of Habib Tanvir. His passion for collecting books is a reflection of his great admiration for books.
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor, Bollywood’s fashion icon, has a deep love for books. During the lockdown, Kapoor has been seen getting herself in various literary works. Her willingness to play around with different genres reflects her intellectual interest and depth, which expand beyond her glamorous look.
Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde’s passion for books is evident in addition to her outstanding on-screen personality, which never fails to amaze fans. Well-known for her keen choices when it comes to scripts, she also has a selective sense when it comes to the knowledge and understanding that can be found in a written book. She finds comfort in the books, indulging herself in stories that take her to new places and perspectives
