Motherhood, minus the filter: 4 candid books by Bollywood moms

Here are four books by Bollywood moms that bring you closer to the rollercoaster of motherhood.

The covers of books penned by Bollywood Moms including Kareena Kaoor Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Tahira Kashyap and Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Celebrity authors have exchanged the red carpets with real talk, narrating their parenting journeys. (Photo: Amazon.in, Getty)

5 min readMay 9, 2026 10:04 PM IST First published on: Jul 21, 2025 at 01:59 PM IST

(Written by Kaashvi Khubyani)

In a world where motherhood is idealised, Bollywood moms are turning the pages. These celebrity authors have exchanged the red carpets with real talk, narrating their parenting journeys with honesty, wit and wisdom. From pregnancy cravings to postpartum transitions, their books offer a refreshing take on what it means to raise a child in the limelight while keeping it deeply personal.

Here are some must-read books by Bollywood moms that go beyond the glamour and bring you closer to the emotional, physical, and mental rollercoaster of motherhood.

1. Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible

By Kareena Kapoor Khan with Aditi Shah Bhimjyani

The cover of Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible with chapters on fitness, self-care, and mom guilt. (Photo: Amazon.in)

Publication: Juggernaut Publication

Available in: Paperback (392 pages)- Rs. 699

Kareena Kapoor’s book is a trimester-by-trimester pregnancy guide co-authored with doctors and experts. From swollen feet to cravings and body image struggles, she keeps it real. With chapters on fitness, mental health, self-care, and mom guilt, Kareena makes space for both vulnerability and strength. In her work she discusses postpartum struggles- body changes, lack of sleep and breastfeeding. Backed by nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, she shared easy-to-follow diet tips emphasizing the importance of home cooked food. She also offered maternity style tips for moms-to-be while giving her own insights on how she styled her bump and stayed confident. With all the warmth and wit, this book encourages women to own their pregnancy their way.

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2. The Perils of Being Moderately Famous

By Soha Ali Khan

The cover of Soha Ali Khan's The Perils of Being Moderately Famous where she speaks of modern-day parenting.

Soha Ali Khan’s The Perils of Being Moderately Famous reflects on balancing Nawabi legacy with modern-day parenting. (Photo: Amazon.in)

Publication: Penguin India (Penguin Random House India)

Available in: Paperback (256 pages)- Rs. 299

Soha’s essays offer glimpses into her life as a mother to daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu. Her reflections on balancing Nawabi legacy with modern-day parenting are subtle yet sharp. Her writing style is part sarcastic and part soulful which makes you laugh even as she gives gentle insights about motherhood. She touches on navigating ‘new mom’ insecurities- what to feed the baby, when to travel, what products to use- acknowledging how confusing motherhood can be. In her work, she appreciates how her husband Kunal Kemmu has been a hands- on father and highlights the importance of shared parenting responsibilities. The tone of the chapters is light-hearted yet insightful, filled with relatable anecdotes.

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3. The 7 Sins of Being a Mother

By Tahira Kashyap Khurrana

The book cover of The Seven Sins of Being a Mother which is a hilarious read by Tahira Kashyap

Tahira Kashyap Khurana’s The 7 Sins of Being a Mother busts the myth of the “perfect mom.” (Photo: Amazon.in)

Publication: Juggernaut Publication

Available in: Paperback (168 pages)- Rs. 299

Tahira, writer-filmmaker and wife of Ayushmann Khurrana, serves up a hilarious ride through the chaotic mess that is motherhood. Her book busts the myth of the “perfect mom.” It’s filled with deeply personal anecdotes that normalize mommy meltdowns, making you feel seen and safe. The book unpacks seven deadly sins- guilt, anger, envy, lust, pride, gluttony, sloth as candid chapters. She highlights the importance of self-love and individuality due to postpartum societal obsession like the pressure to shed baby weight. Sharing anecdotes, Tahira embraces her flaws with humor and warmth making the chapters feel relatable. With all the sarcasm and sass in her work, she provides a handbook for real motherhood.

4. The Great Indian Diet

By Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Luke Coutinho

Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s The Great Indian Diet speaks to moms trying to maintain balance- for themselves and their children. (Photo: Amazon.in)

Publication: Ebury Press

Available in: Paperback (288 pages)- Rs. 350

Though not strictly a parenting book, Shilpa’s co-authored work speaks to moms trying to maintain balance- for themselves and their children. With tips on Indian superfoods and natural eating, this book is about maintaining well-being. It also reflects how motherhood reshaped her own approach to diet, fitness and family health. Her book points at inculcating healthy food choices at a young age in so as they can stay for a lifetime. She advocates eating unprocessed foods- brown rice instead of white, homemade ghee and fresh juices. Shilpa’s voice sound as relatable and grounded as she shares what she cooks at home, what her son eats and how food is an emotion in Indian households.