One of the pillars of 'Cyrano' is recreating a love story and, like any archetype, these great stories tend to be captivating, among other things, because they are made of those universal things that move us.
I'm not sure that when I read 'Treasure Island' for the first time, when I was about 10, I understood all the words or what was going on. But that didn't stop me reading it, and I certainly didn't forget it.
The reason a writer writes a book is to forget a book and the reason a reader reads one is to remember it.
Every once in awhile you find a novel so magical that there is no escaping its spell. The Night Circus is one of these rarities - engrossing, beautifully written and utterly enchanting. If you choose to read just one novel this year, this is it
My film 'Ek Kahaani Julie Ki' is based on Indrani Mukerjea's life. It is inspired from it. I am so lucky because she's my best friend.
A compelling story, even if factually inaccurate, can be more emotionally compelling than a dry recitation of the truth.
You can be moved by an animated film and not by a live action film. There could be great inspiration in and humanity in that animated story.
That was the best kind of story: when the teller was as much under its spell as the listener.
I don't want to lose an opportunity to tell an interesting story.
