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The Wedding Photographer by Sakshama Puri Dhariwal (Book Review- 4/5)

Sakshama Puri Dhariwal's debut novel The Wedding Photographer is the story of a business tycoon and a photographer-journalist who cross each other's path at a fat Punjabi wedding. The story comes with a wind of freshness and is an absolute page turner. Sakshama has dug out the true essence of a Punjabi wedding and the people involved in it. She takes you amidst the wedding of Rohan and Nitisha where the theth-Punjabi Nani tickles you with her pure badassery and lightens up sarcasm with the 'divinity' of Sri Sri Priye Guru Ma. The narration is sassy and the witty conversations between lead character Risha Kohli and her best friend Nidhi will give you BFF goals for sure. Arjun Khanna, the male lead character holds the charm of Fawad Khan and the gaiety of Robert Downey Jr. This jaw-droppingly handsome meets part time wedding photographer and full-time journalist Risha Kohli on a flight and there's where the sparks fly between the workaholic couple. The n

The Best Thing About You Is You by Anupam Kher (Book Review- 5/5)

Anupam Kher’s very first book The Best Thing About You Is You is the collection of wise words of an old-by-number-young-by-heart man who has travelled the world and has a lot to share. The unique design of the book itself speaks it’s not an ordinary book. It’s an extraordinary one, to be honest. Anupam Kher, who happens to be a world-renowned actor and has acted in more than 400 films, has penned down every single word of the world straight from his heart. He shares his life experiences, teachings and quotes of great people in the past, and suggests the easiest ways to make life much simpler and happier without putting a lot of effort. He stresses on the power of hope and love, and how having faith can bring happiness in our lives. He talks about being open to change, destroy egos and let go of fears in a very comfortable way. One of my most favorite parts of the book is where the writer mentions that as we grow old, we are expected to act more formal. Businessmen aren’t ex