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The Shape of a Lie
Paperback
Series: Bollywood Secrets - A Literary Fiction Series by R. Arvind, Book 1
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 2 2025
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
He was the man the nation adored. But behind the flashbulbs and scripted smiles, a truth waited-quiet, fragile, and forbidden.
Arav is the reigning superstar of Indian cinema-charming, untouchable, and deeply loved. With a picture-perfect family and a legacy carved into the country's imagination, his world seems unshakable. But when a quiet, undeniable bond forms with Sia, a young actress on the rise, the life he's built begins to fracture.
As whispers become headlines, and love becomes scandal, Arav finds himself at the center of a storm-torn between duty and desire, loyalty and truth. When a child is born from this hidden chapter, Arav, his wife Meera, and Sia are thrust into an impossible pact: protect everything by sacrificing what matters most.
Set against the glamorous yet punishing backdrop of celebrity culture, The Shape of a Lie is a story of silence, betrayal, and the secrets we guard to survive.
A moving exploration of love, identity, and the emotional cost of reputation, this novel asks:
What would you give up to protect the lie that keeps your world intact?
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