FLAME: THE INSPIRING LIFE OF MY MOTHER, SHAHNAZ HUSAIN

Category Non-Fiction
Format Paperback
Imprint Rupa
Price 295

ISBN: 978-93-6156-323-2
Pages: 264 pages
Date: 5th February 2025

ABOUT THIS BOOK

‘I don’t believe in destiny, you are what you will yourself to be.’—Shahnaz Husain
A fascinating page-turner that walks you through the compelling journey of a woman who created an iconic company starting off from the veranda of her home, Flame: The Inspiring Life of My Mother, Shahnaz Husain skilfully entwines the personal and professional life of one of the most enigmatic women of our times and will give those who read it the motivation to follow their dreams.
The author has recreated the incredible highs and the inevitable lows of her vivacious mother’s life. Shahnaz is seen here as never before in an engaging narrative that captures the courage and conviction of a woman determined to succeed against all odds, often challenging her destiny.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

With Flame on the bestseller list within a month of its release, Nelofar Currimbhoy’s vivid and evocative style of writing has earned her excellent reviews by readers, critics and the media. Her poetry collection—Eyes of the Healer—was made into a musical drama by Muzaffar Ali, Ananda: Eyes of the Healer, featuring Kabir Bedi as the narrator.
Nelofar has graduated from Lady Shri Ram College and went on to study Beauty Therapy at ITEC, London. She is currently the President of the Shahnaz Husain Group of Companies and a vital part of its growth. While she heads the national distribution network, her special interest lies in the research and development wing, where she revels in excavating ancient Ayurvedic formulations to be marketed to the world.