A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going.

Writing is incidental to my primary objective, which is spinning a good yarn. I view myself as a storyteller more than a writer. The story - and hence the extensive research that goes into each one of my books - is much more important than the words that I use to narrate it.

Admiration from my readers inspire me, and the only 'formula' I believe in towards making a good writer is: 'to thine own self be true!'

Mythology works... because Indians have been bred on myths.

Our country has the oldest tradition of storytelling, and this was much before writing stories even became a norm.

Worry is like a rocking chair; it keeps you in motion but gets you nowhere

In the Sanghi family, there is no one who has undertaken intellectual pursuits.