Karma'S Child

Destined to Direct is the dramatic and inspiring memoir of Subhash Ghai, the legendary filmmaker whose name became synonymous with grandeur and flamboyance in Hindi cinema. Between 1976 and 1999, Ghai directed fifteen films—eleven of which, including Kalicharan, Vidhaata, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, and Taal, were massive blockbusters. Renowned for his ambitious storytelling, unforgettable music, and star-studded casts, Ghai also championed newcomers and revolutionized the industry by releasing film music on audio CDs and expanding Hindi cinema’s reach to global audiences. A self-made visionary, he navigated the highs and lows of the Mumbai film industry with resilience and flair. Today, he continues to shape the future of Indian cinema through Whistling Woods, the country’s premier film institute. Co-written with acclaimed business journalist Suveen Sinha, this memoir captures the essence of a man who directed his own destiny with the same passion and drama as his iconic films.