Bollywood Striptease
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| Author | Neeta Shah |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Rupa & Co. |
Publication date | 03/01/2012 |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 208 |
| ISBN | 978-81-291-1949-0 |
Bollywood Striptease is a 2012 novel by Neeta Shah. The book is published by Rupa & Co.[1] According to the author Neeta Shah, the novel is a "factual, but fictionalised" description of the Hindi film industry.[2]
The central character of the novel is Nikki, an attractive chartered accountant who aspires to become a Bollywood actress. Nikki quits her stable job to pursue her ambition but is met with hostility by her family and other people because of her unconventional decision. Her only source of encouragement is her two good friends, Shonali and Karan. In the film industry, she meets unexpected situations including rejections at auditions, "casting couch" offers, and a difficult relationship.