New Delhi: Chick-lit writer Advaita Kala is a having a golden run with two of her "creative projects" - a standalone script and a book - set to appear in their cinematic avatars in Bollywood.
Delhi-based Kala, the author of the popular girlie book, ‘Almost Single’, is awaiting the release of ‘Anjana Anjani’, an offbeat Bollywood romantic comedy starring Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor. The movie has been directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.
The writer`s second book has also found a Bollywood director.
"I conceived the script of `Anjana Anjani` one-and-a-half-years after I completed `Almost Single`. Siddharth read the book and liked it. He wanted me to work on a romantic Gennext script. His wife Mamta came up with the idea. I began writing it in February 2009," Kala told reporters.
"It took me six months to complete it. I had to redraft it several times with Siddharth," the novelist said.
Her second book, which is yet to find a publisher, will be made into a movie by Sujoy Ghosh of "Jhankaar Beats" fame.
"I cannot name the book nor can I divulge the content because I signed a contract. I had to pledge silence," she said.
The author feels "writing a book is more fulfilling than penning a script that has to accommodate a story, the multiple layers required of the visual medium, action and evolved characterisation".
"I enjoy the exchange of dialogues and the drama surrounding a script. The challenges are different in a script while in a book I have the luxury of internalising and explaining a broad story. On average, a book comprises 90,000 words and by the time, a publisher prints, the word count is toned down to 68,000. A script on the other hand is tighter," Kala said.
The script of "Anjana Anjani" required "a lot of self-editing". "I had to edit it as I went along - and had to be quick in trimming it. It was kind of a linear process - moving on to a new page," Kala said.
Writing the script for the movie did not require any extra effort, the novelist said. "I did not study creative writing. I majored in philosophy and worked in a hotel. The experience was spontaneous," she said.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.