And Then One Day: A Memoir

Naseeruddin Shah looks back with honesty and humour on the experiences that shaped him as an actor. The memoir combines family memories, school stories, artistic struggles, relationships and behind-the-scenes portraits of influential figures including Ebrahim Alkazi, Shyam Benegal, Girish Karnad, Om Puri and Shabana Azmi.

Naseeruddin Shah is one of India's most acclaimed stage and film actors. Known for his influential work in both parallel and mainstream cinema as well as theatre, he has received major national and international honours, including the Padma Bhushan. His memoir offers an intimate perspective on the experiences behind his distinguished acting career.

From his childhood in a traditional family near Meerut to his training at Aligarh University, the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India, Naseeruddin Shah traces the formative years of his life and career. He recalls his difficulties in making a living as an actor, his experiments with the craft, personal relationships, early marriage, successes and failures. Written with wit, self-awareness and emotional honesty, the memoir provides a revealing portrait of an artist discovering his voice and place in Indian theatre and cinema.