Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well, basically I am a filmmaker; however, I started writing much before I stepped into filmmaking. For me, writing is a way to decode my mind and I enjoy the process. I started my writing with short stories, then eventually grown to become a poet and now, am a research scholar in film studies and have written a few books on films. I have written four books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is BAZIN and belonging to cinema background, I was automatically drawn to interpret the great theorist, Bazin’s works and it inspired me to write this book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, I love the idea of being claustrophobic and hence, often I close down myself in a room and write my mind out. This often helps me to remove creative blocks and understand myself better.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Manto and O.Henry have influenced me to a large extent. Manto speaks largely of partition issues, riots, and his way of portraying the prostitutes as any other normal being interests me.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a few films actually and a project that helps to nullify the usage of language in Indian Cinema.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Though, I do not believe in promoting myself, I would prefer my Facebook page to do the honorable deeds.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Well yes! Read your mind than reading your environment in order to become a better writer.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
That I should write for others, not only to satisfy my ego.
What are you reading now?
I am reading the lines, am writing down.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Let time decide that!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Manto’s stories, Tagore’s short stories and Das Kapital.
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