Cinema Buddies: The Dream Chasers
Cinema Buddies : A Heartfelt journey that explores friendship, first love, rejection, identity, and ambition in a fast-changing India
A heart-touching coming-of-age novel by Indian author Jubair A
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About the Book – Cinema Buddies: The Dream Chasers
Cinema Buddies: The Dream Chasers is a heartfelt coming-of-age novel that follows seven small-town dreamers as they chase their passion for film making in the city of Mumbai.
Cinema Buddies: The Dream Chasers
They came to chase cinema. They found life
Against the backdrop of the cinematic city of Mumbai, Cinema Buddies: The Dream Chasers takes you on a coming of age ride and a decade long journey of heartbreaks, ambitions, break ups, patch ups and redemption. This book is raw emotion combined with the soulful beat of young hearts. We also run alongside Jomy, our incorrigibly cute protagonist, as he crosses the delicate bridges of love, loss and mission, laughing and sobbing and feeling all the way.
It’s a tribute to friendships that withstand time, truths that heal, and dreams that just may come true
Synopsis
When the news of a devastating landslide in Wayanad ripples through the headlines of 2024, it stirs memories buried deep in the hearts of seven friends once inseparable. Cinema Buddies: The Dream Chasers is a powerful, emotionally-charged novel that travels back in time—from bustling Mumbai to quiet Kerala, from the innocence of childhood to the rebellion of youth, from first love to lost chances.
Narrated by the introspective voice of Jomy—a writer with a yearning to find closure—this non-chronological story encompasses from 2008 to 2025, making its way through Ramzan, Sidh, Rishab, Karthik, Malavika and Deysi. Together, they had not just a dream, but a religion, something called Cinema. And Mumbai — that frenzied, lovable megacity — was not just a setting, but the eighth character in their story.
As careers soared, hearts broke and silence replaced mutual screenplays, life carried them in different directions. But there, something is calling them home.
This is not just a story of chasing dreams. It is about friendships, and holding on to them in a world that constantly asks us to let go.”
A story of unspoken love, haunting losses, untold confessions, and cinematic dreams, Cinema Buddies is a heartfelt ode to the power of friendship, nostalgia, second chances, and the magic of storytelling.
- Coming-of-age story of 7 friends from different Indian states
- Spanning from 2008 to 2025
- Set in Mumbai & Kerala
- Themes: friendship, rejection, love, ambition, identity, cinema
Why Readers Love This Book
✅ Cinematic storytelling with emotional realism
✅ Deep, relatable characters from different Indian backgrounds
✅ A mix of romance, humor, failure, and ambition
✅ Perfect for fans of Chetan Bhagat, Rajashree, and Indian youth stories
✅ A tribute to Indian friendship, film culture, and fearless dreams
About the Author – Jubair A. ( Jubair Jubz)
Jubair A., widely known as Jubair Jubz, is a storyteller who works at the crossroads of cinema and literature. A multimedia trainer and video editor by profession, he has directed three widely appreciated Malayalam short films and is known for his creative contributions to India’s independent film circuit.
He founded Jubair Jubz Films as a space to share honest film analysis, infotainment, and emotional perspectives on Malayalam, Bollywood, and South Indian cinema. His content has resonated with a loyal and growing audience on YouTube, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook.
His debut novel, Cinema Buddies: The Dream Chasers, captures the pulse of a generation—youth who dream big, fall hard, and rise together in the chaos of life and cinema. Blending realism with emotion, Jubair invites readers to see their own friendships and failures reflected on the page.
Jubair blends the emotion of cinema with the intimacy of words, offering readers a unique perspective shaped by both lens and language.
📲 Follow his journey on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram & Threads: @jubairjubz.a
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“A tribute to every Indian youth who ever believed cinema was more than entertainment—it was life.“
Whether you’re a reader of Indian English fiction, a fan of Bollywood tales, or someone who’s still chasing your own story — this book was written for you
✅ Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- English novels by Indian authors
- Stories set in India (Mumbai & Kerala)
- Romantic and emotional coming-of-age fiction
- Friendship and college campus novels
- Books like Five Point Someone, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, Trust Me by Rajashree
- Characters navigating film making, love, identity, and ambition
- Indian youth fiction and contemporary romance with depth
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