Mumbai, Feb. 28 -- There was a time when a celebrity book meant a quick memoir or a few headline-making excerpts. Now, it means something more intentional. Actors and public figures are increasingly turning to writing not for headlines, but for depth. The page offers control. It offers reflection. And audiences today are far more open to seeing a different side of the stars they follow.

One of the earliest and most successful transitions in India came from Twinkle Khanna. Her debut Mrs Funnybones became a bestseller, followed by The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad and Pyjamas Are Forgiving. What worked was her voice - sharp, witty and unapologetically honest. She didn't just publish books; she built a parallel identity as a writer.

Actor and a...