If you have to write a fictional adventure to convey a philosophy of evil, the best person is the destroyer of evil himself, Lord Shiva.

I turned atheist in the 90s when India went through troubled times - communal riots, bomb blasts... Mumbai, where I live, was badly affected. I blamed religion; also, extremists on both sides - right and left.

No. The purpose is not the destination but the journey itself. Only those who understand this simple truth can experience true happiness.

The most powerful force in a woman's life is the need to be appreciated, loved and cherished for what she is.

The opposite of love is not hate, its apathy, when u simply don't bother about that person!

As a writer, its important to stay true to your story without giving a hoot about publishers, critics and readers. You should do your karma as an author the way you want to, and rest is up to God.

A man becomes Mahadev only when he fights for good.