An honest book on the life in Delhi, the highs and the lows, all packaged extremely interestingly

AFTER A long time I read something that made me smile to myself. Yes, ‘DilliLeaks’ is a fun read and many a times it would make you feel as if you are reading a ‘Dilli-ites’ diary.

If you are a Dilli-ite yourself, then Heaven save… as you can completely relate to this and maybe it will help you discover yourself.

Written in a simple yet satirical way, this book is a sneak peek into the ‘socially wannabe’ world of Delhi.

All types make the world and in Delhi, you can actually catch a glimpse of them all!

Farmhouse parties, hen parties, bachelor parties, the insomnia buddies, the Naarad Muni… all in ‘Punjabi ishtyle’ will keep you grinning; as you can’t help walking down memory lane as you faintly recall some of these parties that you too were a part of.

The city has a perfect compendium of “single – not ready to mingle”, typical Dilli girls to the “married darlings”. Not to forget the uncanny resemblance of many situations in the typical ‘Dilli’ way – “What is your mobile number?” to “on a Jatt plane” and more.

So, who is a ‘typical Dilli guy’?

Well, Delhi guys come in various colours, shapes, sizes, bank accounts, hair styles, addresses and are known by the car they, or their chauffeurs drive.

Stating this, author delves further and analyses all the kinds of Dilli guys from rich ones to the ‘single ready to mingle’ ones and also the wannabes.

Are Dilli girls class apart?

Oh yes! They sure are and can be recognised from afar. Slim, petite, fair, long black hair (the straightening iron is a must on the vanity counter). God help us if the bottle blond fad kicks in again with more LBDs than an entire army on Indian designers can create annually.

The book will also be your secret to succeed if you want to hook the boy or girl of your choice as it talks at length about the symptoms of each breed and gives tips on where to find them and how to recognise them.

Hola! Looks like very soon this book would earn the status of becoming a Dating Guide or maybe even better – Dating Guide for Dummies in Delhi!

Srishti has definitely surpassed expectations with this ironical piece. A quick and light read but a lot of punches that can’t go amiss! Those residing in the Capital city would enjoy it if taken with a pinch of salt and for those from other cities, this book would give you the much needed kick as every species of Dilli-ites are scrutinised and talked about. Happy reading!