Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie isn't a man who makes much noise about his visits to Mumbai and so it comes as no surprise that he made another low-key entry and exit.
The acclaimed author, who has been rated in the category of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945, was here to meet Soha Ali Khan. The actress is playing a prominent lead in the international movie adaptation of his reputed novel Midnight's Children by filmmaker Deepa Mehta.
A highly placed industry source reveals, "Salman and Soha bonded big. The author is delighted that Soha is on board and travelled down to meet her and discuss the novel, its cinematic adaptation and Soha's character. Salman is always kept in the loop by Deepa as she understands that he will be excited to know everything. The novel is one of his best works and he would want to see everything in order before cameras roll."
When contacted, Soha confirms, "I did meet him and thoroughly enjoyed his company. It is a pleasure to discuss things with him and know his perspectives. I have been a huge Rushdie fan and Midnight's Children is one of my favourite books." His writing style, she says, has this magic realism and element of fantasy that is wonderful. "I love that he is sometimes so irreverent about things," she adds.
The acclaimed author, who has been rated in the category of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945, was here to meet Soha Ali Khan. The actress is playing a prominent lead in the international movie adaptation of his reputed novel Midnight's Children by filmmaker Deepa Mehta.
A highly placed industry source reveals, "Salman and Soha bonded big. The author is delighted that Soha is on board and travelled down to meet her and discuss the novel, its cinematic adaptation and Soha's character. Salman is always kept in the loop by Deepa as she understands that he will be excited to know everything. The novel is one of his best works and he would want to see everything in order before cameras roll."
When contacted, Soha confirms, "I did meet him and thoroughly enjoyed his company. It is a pleasure to discuss things with him and know his perspectives. I have been a huge Rushdie fan and Midnight's Children is one of my favourite books." His writing style, she says, has this magic realism and element of fantasy that is wonderful. "I love that he is sometimes so irreverent about things," she adds.
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