– He tells the same story about starting as a clerk at Churchgate, meeting Suraiya, or his first break in Ziddi multiple times.
The prose mirrors Anand’s speaking style—fast-paced, energetic, and punctuated with his characteristic flair. He uses a non-linear approach to storytelling, weaving together anecdotes that highlight his zest for life (his "romance") rather than just a chronological list of movies.
Unlike the Suraiya affair, his marriage to Kalpana Kartik (Zahida) is treated with dignified privacy. He explains how she gave up her career for him and how their partnership stabilized his chaotic life.