I am not into the unrealistic realm of magic realism where birds talk. Vikas Swarup birdmagicrealism Change image and share on social
Tokyo may have more money and Kyoto more culture; Nara may have more history and Kobe more style. But Osaka has the biggest heart. Vikas Swarup bigcultureheart Change image and share on social
I get invited to many more literary festivals than I used to because I'm associated with 'Slumdog Millionaire,' the brand. Many more doors have opened up for me as a result of the global success of the film, although I believe that I'm the same person that existed before it. Vikas Swarup branddoorexist share on social
All I can say is that I am not one of those writers who want 100% of their book in the film. I recognize that film is a different medium and the filmmaker must have the right to bring some new elements to the table, provided the soul of the book is preserved. Vikas Swarup bookbringelement share on social