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Stories I Must Tell

Emotional Life of An Actor

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Stories I Must Tell

Written by: Kabir Bedi
Narrated by: Kabir Bedi
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Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Life of an Actor is the no-holds-barred autobiography of India’s first truly international film star. The journey of a middle-class boy from Delhi whose career took him to the heights of fame across the world. An unusually candid story of his strengths, weaknesses and turbulent relationships.

In this intimate self-portrait, Kabir talks of spirituality and the meaning of life; chatting with Federico Fellini and Audrey Hepburn, dancing with Gina Lollobrigida, friendship with Omar Sharif and Michael Caine, and being the villain of a Bond film. An unputdownable story of his trailblazing journey -- from Bollywood to Italy and Hollywood -- told straight from the heart.

©2021 Kabir Bedi (P)2023 Kabir Bedi Actors Art Entertainment & Celebrity

Critic Reviews

Kabir Bedi has had one of the most interesting lives of any person I have met' - Shekhar Kaput (Filmmaker)
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This book was an unexpected delight! I had no intention of reading it and started with low expectations. However, listening to the audiobook, narrated by the author Kabir Bedi himself, was a game-changer. His deep, husky voice brought his life story and writing to life, and I finished the book in less than a week!
I was only familiar with the author's role in the movie Khoon Bhari Maang, so by the end of the book, I was astonished, surprised, emotional, and proud. The revelations in each chapter left me gasping. I shared new and controversial information with my friends, cousins, and colleagues as I read, and despite not being readers, they were equally interested.
Kabir's writing has been brutally honest about his life - his relationships, affairs, money troubles, failed marriages and family drama. He's put it all out there, the good, the bad and the ugly.
Big names are thrown around like they're just any other character in the book - Kapil Sibal, Randhir Singh, S. Y. Quraishi (Former Chief Election Commissioner of India), and even childhood stories with the Gandhi sons (Sanjay & Rajiv). It's so random that it makes you wonder if the author's just name-dropping to get attention (but then again, a global star like him probably doesn't need to).
The books provided a captivating glimpse into the lives of the author's parents - his father, a revered philosopher and 16th descendant of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and his mother, a devout Buddhist nun. Both were spiritual leaders, ardent nationalists, and influential figures in post-partition Kashmir.
The only thing that bugged me about the whole experience was that the audiobook was different from the original book. They changed words, cut lines, removed sections, and even left out names! There might be reasons for it, but it was annoying for me. I like to play the audiobook while reading the book – especially with memoirs, it's like getting an enhanced experience, hearing it from the author themselves. I guess my reading style is kinda limited.
It is absolutely worth reading this book at least once. The author is a global icon in film, television, and theater, and we should be proud of his accomplishments.

Kabir Bedi's explosive memoir

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Would recommend listening rather than reading. You could really feel the emotions. Most interesting is his stardom in faraway Italy, his many lives in various hues and the sad demise of his son Sidharth. One of the most touching stories I have heard in a long long time

Kabir’s honesty

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I started this book by mistake and got hooked with the excellent narrators voice. Little did I realise then that it was Kabir Bedi himself.

It is written with honesty and a positivity that makes you see the world differently. The lack of bitterness or the ‘masala’ one would expect out of a Bollywood actors memoir is what makes the book stand out.

The book is not without its drawbacks. Sometimes the author gets a little too descriptive to give perspective of history of the places he lived in or visited.
Of course this could be because the book is written for a global audience , but in thought some lengthy descriptions could have been avoided.

Overall a very gripping book and an excellent narration by the author.

Brutally honest storytelling and excellent narration

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I am so glad i chose audible to listen to this book rather than read it. There is no way I could have replicated the amazing voice and diction of Kabir Bedi. It brings a completely different vibe to the book when the author reads it himself. It is his life after all that he is narrating. It was a thrilling and interesting read.

I had never known about his spiritual upbringing and his stardom in Italy. This was completely new material for me. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I wish there was someway to see the pictures that were published in the book. This is a pet peeve of mine whenever I listen to an autobiography on Audible. I wish there was some place where I could see these pictures on the app.

I would highly recommend this book if you are interested in Bollywood / Movies and a must listen on Audible!

That Voice!

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We all think,we have crises and twists.... going through this book opened so many layers of emotions and convolutions within me...allows you to learn from the choices he made...Kabir Bedi..you made me your fan with this book...your magical voice has bought this book the life

Treasure Unboxed

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What a Voice What a story
that too in an un revolutioned era in revolutioned way ..........
didn't think of such fascinating stories shared by Mr Bedi Sir.

frantically intresting

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