INTERVIEW WITH MS. TISHAA KHOSLA (author of bestselling
novel- PINK OR BLACK)
1. How many estimated copies did your debut
(bestselling) book, pink or black sell?
Over 100,000
copies and more than 14 impressions.
2. Where did you get the idea of actually
writing and publishing a novel?
It happened
after my class 10 boards. I found free time to focus on what I wanted to do and
writing came very naturally to me. I felt I had some things to share with other
youngsters who were like me.
3. Did your parents support you or were they a
bit hesitant as to let you move into the field of writing?
They have
always been encouraging. At 16 when I told them that I wanted to write a book
they didn’t laugh it off. Instead they told me that I could achieve anything
that I set my mind to. Of course they did tell me to always complete what I
started and to never be a quitter.
4. Teenagers aren’t considered mature enough to
be published. Was the whole process of getting your book published difficult in
context to this statement? Or were there problems other than this one?
I did have to
wait a few years before Rupa publications decided to publish my work. That was
the main problem I faced.
5. Could you tell us a little more about your
book?
The first book
Pink or Black is based in high school, that too a boarding school. Its based in
school because I was in school when I wrote it and I wanted to write for teens.
Its a simple story about discovering our true identity and understanding the
reasons behind our actions. About learning to not get overshadowed by the
people around us. Its a coming of age story. It got great response. I feel
lucky that youngsters connected so well with the story
6. How do you relate to the protagonist of the
book?
A lot since
its a semi autobiographical story.
7. You have also worked as an assistant
director on the Hindi movie, ‘Bodyguard’ which was smashingly successful.
Please tell us more about your experience working on the movie.
It was
intensive. Working in a high pressure environment compared to the slightly
relaxed atmosphere of film school was the biggest change I had to adapt to. The
experience was worth all the hard work and long shooting hours in difficult
weather conditions.
8. What was the best part of working on the
film?
Practical
training and learning how films are handled on a daily basis.
9. Would you like to further make way into the
film industry, or do you want to continue as a bestselling novelist?
Films are my
passion as well. I have studied filmmaking from New York Film Academy and
worked on two films as an assistant director. I will continue to find my
footing in the industry. I do intend to work on screenplays as well.
10. Any piece of advice you would like to give
to all the young, aspiring authors.
1.
My only advice is to dedicate a few hours
everyday to reading and writing. Also, to be honest in their writings.
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