What After Money and Fame: Conversations with India's Rich, Famous and Powerful

Adi Godrej Ajay Piramal Amit Chandra Anu Aga Hafeez Contractor Harish Salve Javed Akhtar Jayant Sinha Kavita Seth Narayana Murthy Dr. Naresh Trehan and Rashesh Shah. Twelve distinguished Indians who have achieved dizzying heights of success. What lies beyond material triumph for them? What is it that continues to motivate and sustain them? How much money do they think amounts to enough for individuals? What is their core philosophy of life that has helped them achieve what they have? What according to them is most important in life? From the author of the bestselling book Corporate Divas this is another insightful and engaging read that answers the above questions and more. Sonia Golani delves deep into the minds and psyche of some of India’s doyens par excellence and through a series of in-depth conversations attempts to throw light on the measure of a life well lived. What after Money and Fame is riveting and uplifting an indispensable resource for anyone striving to attain exceptional success and balance in their lives-for sustained accomplishments for themselves-as well as towards making a definite contribution to the nation. Review Mr Kumar Mangalam Birla - “What After Money And Fame is an interesting and unusual read” - “a must read more so for the younger generation.” Naina Lal Kidwai Former Executive Director on the Board of HSBC Asia Pacific and ex-Chairman HSBC India a Padma Shri Awardee & Past President FICCI. “The book pushes us to consider how we can think about giving back and inspiring others and the principles we could follow as we lead our lives. I congratulate Sonia for having assembled insights from remarkable people to guide us as we reflect on these issues.” Vinita Bali Global Business Leader and Independent Director - Former Managing Director Britannia Industries Ltd “In her latest book Sonia gets to the core question exploring and unfolding its varying dimensions. Hopefully readers will begin to see more than money and fame in lives that enrich others and we will arrive at a more holistic concept of success.” Ashutsoh Gowariker film-maker‘What after money and fame?” is a question I often asked myself after I touched 40. And the answer was “More money and more fame!” Today when I ask it I feel it should be “stature”. Ask me ten years from now and my answer might change. ‘It is a fascinating concept that Sonia Golani has come up with. These 12 people have very poignantly thrown light on some very important existential questions not answered even by Maslow’s Theory.’Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Film-maker“The biggest challenge is the person you look at in the mirror every morning. This select club has gone beyond themselves. Sonia has captured their essence so poignantly.” Sminu Jindal Managing Director Jindal Saw Limited“I love the title! Can't be a more appropriate thought provoking title. I'm sure the revelations from such personalities will lead to a lot of contemplation and learning for all.” Manisha Girotra Chief Executive Officer Moelis India“Sonia's writing is deep precise and always current. The book is very contextual in the new disruptive world order so challenged by terrorism inequalities disruptive make a difference and leave our future generations a better planet.” Roopa Kudva Partner and Managing Director India at Omidyar Network “Sonia's book offers deep insights into the true purpose that drives some of India's most accomplished people. It shows that for these highly successful people money fame and power are not an end in themselves.”FICCI FLO National PresidentVinita Bimbhet - “What After Money And Fame promises to be a fascinating read!” Swati Sandesh Mayekar FICCI FLO Mumbai chapter chairperson’s endorsement - “Very well conceptualised and well written book. Very happy to associate with the book launch. Wishing great success to the book.” About the Author Sonia Golani is the