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Dear Readers, 

                     After waking up from a long slumber stretched over a fortnight(a consequence of lethargy that engulfs one after being awarded a doctorate), I suddenly spurted into action today and decided to start working on a film script. I called a cousin of mine who is an actor at Mumbai to ask for some directions. He suggested some important do's and don'ts and gave an impressive reading list.

                    Syd Field is one big name when it comes to learning the art of script writing albeit, the American way. I found that his work is a lot about form and structure and does not really inspire you to create. Nonetheless, there are some strong points to coach oneself in the art. He gives you a base to start plotting. Yet, every now and then you detect short comings which accrue out of the western idiosyncrasies and challenges offered in weaving out an 'Indian' story. 

                          There is a long way ahead as I have to go through writings of Woody Allen or Tarantino or some other giant like Billy Wilder or some yet another genius. The question that comes to mind at this point is that who are the prolific writers of Hindi cinema and more importantly, how is their work obtainable? Until and unless one does not get closer to the roots, any attempt at writing a story with a soul would turn out to be abortive......