From: As told to Devlina Ganguly

Anisha Motwani lists out her top five favourite books, movies and music   

Posted On Friday, June 10, 2011

Kailash Kher has an earthy rustic voice that emanates straight from the belly to the listener’s heart, feels Anisha Motwani...

Books

* Kane & Able by Jeffrey Archer – A marvelous story bringing alive multiple emotions in the struggle to build fortunes.

* A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini – It’s a beautiful story set against the volatile history of Afghanistan that brought out the role of education in women’s lives.

* The Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini – It’s a story of two friends from different socio – economic backgrounds but forging a deep bond that transcends politics, war and economics.

* The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams – An extraordinary trilogy that I have read twice. A wacky adventurous story that literally takes you to the end of the world.

* Many Lives Many Masters by Dr Brian Weiss – This book on past life therapy has truly given a new meaning to my life.

Movies

* Casablanca – Classic love triangle set against the backdrop of wartime conflict. It’s a potboiler with everything going for it.

* Hangover – It’s a mindless laugh riot that is completely over the top. You can’t wait for the next scene to unfold.

* Life is Beautiful – It’s a movie that touches your heart and moves you. It’s a poignant story of life and love set against the backdrop of World War II.

* Dabangg – This is what I call “full on” entertainment with mind blowing music and masti – total paisa vasool.

* Mughal e Azam – A classic love story told in a lavish manner. This is one of the biggest box office hits in Indian cinema.

Music

* Tere Ishq Ne Nachaya by Abida Parveen - Abida Parveen sings love songs and induces spiritual ecstasy with her majestic voice.

* Teri Deewani from Kailaasa – Kailash Kher has an earthy rustic voice that emanates straight from the belly to the listener’s heart.

* Mustt Mustt album by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – I adore Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his music. All his Qawwalis are a benchmark as far the devotional sufi music is con cerned.

* Tere Mast Mast Do Nain by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – Rahat has a vocal mastery and all his songs have great emotional power.

* RD Burman– Collection of forever songs – Right from Padosan to Amar Prem to Aa Gale Lag Jaa to Sholay – all his songs have an evergreen quality and can never go out of vogue. 

Motwani is director& chief marketing officer, Max New York Life Insurance