Divya Dutta’s book Me and Maa, which was released in 2017 by Penguin Random House India, is now available as an audiobook read by the actress herself.
Dutta said in a statement that the book created a beautiful way for her to connect with her readers. "The kind of love I got for the book was gratifying," she said. "We thought we must release it in audio format as well. It adds so much more with the audio as the feelings can truly be felt. For me it has been a personal journey of writing the book about my mother and then narrating it myself.”
A note from Dutta’s publicist read, 'Me and Maa is a tribute to mother-daughter relationships, inspired by the actress’s own relationship with her mother, Dr Nalini Dutta. In the book, Divya walks us through the most cherished memories of her life that strengthened her relationship with her mother. The incredible bond she forged with her mother helped her through good times and bad and led to her becoming an award-winning actress in the Indian film industry.'
Vaishali Mathur, publisher, Indian Languages Publishing, Penguin Random House India, believes Dutta’s voice adds another dimension to the book. “I’m very sure that the audio of this book, which is a heartfelt tribute to her mother, is going to be a treat for our readers and Divya’s fans," Mathur said. "Divya’s voice modulation and expression are incomparable and this time it will be a combination of emotion and powerful reading.”
Dutta's previous release was Ramsingh Charlie (2020).