If I use the word 'khichdi' in my novel, I don't have to get into the trouble of explaining that it is a dish of rice and lentils. My Indian readers know it. Ashwin Sanghi dishexplainindian Change image and share on social
Combine two words, Myth and History. What do you get? Mystery. Ashwin Sanghi combinehistorymystery Change image and share on social
That freedom of writing you don't get in other formats, I'd rather leave it to someone else to deal with the headache of drafting my book into a screenplay. Ashwin Sanghi bookdealdraft Change image and share on social
I remember how a man once got in touch with me to tell me that he was so engrossed in my book that he had to take a day off from work just so that he could finish reading it. Such kind of responses from my readers is extremely endearing, and it keeps me going. Ashwin Sanghi bookdayendear share on social
The first paragraph of my book must get me my reader. The last paragraph of a chapter must compel my reader to turn the page. The last paragraph of my book must ensure that my reader looks out for my next book. Ashwin Sanghi bookchaptercompel share on social
I want to make sure that my writing grips the reader from the word 'go.' Ashwin Sanghi gripmakereader Change image and share on social
I believe that every writer evolves with every successive novel. I view myself as work-in-progress. Ashwin Sanghi evolveprogresssuccessive Change image and share on social
An author entices the readers with their words, and it is painful for them to even lose a sentence. But films and books are two different mediums and should be dealt differently. What works in a book might not work for a film. When I saw 'Anna Karenina' on screen, I didn't like it at all, whereas 'The Godfather' was legendary. Ashwin Sanghi annaauthorbook share on social
I must admit that i am fascinated by the glories of ancient India. But when will the purveyors of Indian culture realise that not everything about our past was glorious? Ashwin Sanghi admitancientculture Change image and share on social
Till the time I found a creative outlet, I was trying to be extra creative at business, which would always put me in a situation of conflict with other stakeholders. The moment I started writing, my creative impulses were finally channelised. Ashwin Sanghi businesschannelisedconflict share on social