Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Bollywood Movie adaptation will boost my books' sale says Amish Tripathi

There was a time when Amish Tripathi, known for writing the Shiva trilogy, was unsure about getting a publisher. And now, both international and Indian filmmakers are adapting his books into movies. The author is elated and says that this will further boost the sale of his bestsellers.

There was a time when Amish Tripathi, known for writing the Shiva trilogy, was unsure about getting a publisher. And now, both international and Indian filmmakers are adapting his books into movies. The author is elated and says that this will further boost the sale of his bestsellers.

He has written - "The Immortals of Meluha", "The Secret of the Nagas" and "The Oath of the Vayuputras". Interestingly, more than 20 publishers turned down his first book. However, in 2010 Westland finally published his book and it turned out to be a profitable association.

"All three books are contracted for the movie projects. The international rights have been purchased by an American producer and for India the rights are with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions," Tripathi told IANS on phone from Mumbai.

Asked about his involvement with the movie projects, Tripathi said that he is not writing the screenplay. Read  more..

Source: Box Office Report 

From DNA News

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