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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Weaving Mythical Fiction with Strong Female Voices | Exclusive Interview
In this exclusive interview, Chitra discusses her latest novel, "Independence", which coincides with the 75th anniversary of India's independence. We explore her process of blending historical facts with fiction and the profound themes of freedom and resilience that run through her works. Chitra also opens up about her inspirations behind iconic books like "The Palace of Illusions" and "The Forest of Enchantments", sharing insights into the challenges of reimagining the Mahabharata and Ramayana through the eyes of their formidable heroines.
From discussing the evolution of her female characters to revealing the meticulous research behind her narratives, Chitra provides a deep dive into the art of crafting stories that resonate with readers around the globe. We also touch on her views about the changing perceptions of readers and her advice for aspiring writers who wish to weave historical events into compelling fiction.
Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that not only sheds light on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's literary journey but also offers inspiration and a wealth of advice for both readers and writers alike.
Get "Independence" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni here: amzn.to/4fh3QQd
Here's how the conversation went:
0:00 - Sneak peek into the video and introduction
2:22 - Ms. Divakaruni's upcoming novel
5:59 - On the Last Queen getting optioned for a movie
10:27 - On Draupadi from "The Palace of Illusions"
13:52 - Challenges faced when writing about Draupadi from the Mahabharat
16:09 - Time taken to write Palace of Illusions
19:58 - Sita from "The Forest of Enchantments"
24:08 - Audience feedback of "The Forest of Enchantments"
26:56 - Evolution of strong female characters in Ms. Divakaruni's novels
30:10 - On Independence - the novel coinciding with the 75th anniversary of India's Independence
33:30 - Ms. Divakaruni's personal connection with India's Independence
36:37 - On writing the Last Queen during COVID and the lockdown
38:23 - On characters and their evolution in "Independence"
41:59 - Writing about India's Independence struggle and tying it together with fiction
44:35 - A sequel to "Independence"?
45:52 - Favorite character & most challenging character from "Independence"
48:10 - Letting characters pave a path for themselves
51:35 - Surprising discoveries when writing about India's Independence
54:38 - On female freedom fighters and role models
57:36 - Significance of music in the book "Independence"
1:02:36 - Advice to budding authors on writing historical fiction
1:04:43 - Recommendations of books written by Indian authors
1:08:19 - Questions from Meladunix Book Club members
Subscribe to our channel for more thoughtful discussions in the Literary Lounge, and make sure to follow us for updates on upcoming episodes. If you enjoy the video, give us a thumbs up, and don't hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments below!
If you liked this discussion, you might want to take a look at:
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Interview with Agustina Bazterrica, the author of Tender is the Flesh: th-cam.com/video/VIXr-MdHt8Q/w-d-xo.html
Interview with Mica De Leon, the author of Love on the Second Read: th-cam.com/video/tK4_afYlZ2s/w-d-xo.html
Interview with Nikki Marmery, the author of Lilith: th-cam.com/video/mmmRJeV90sU/w-d-xo.html
Book Review: Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing: th-cam.com/video/g6_Bc14lncI/w-d-xo.html
The Truth About Self-Help Books: th-cam.com/video/hYEiQK5NBSs/w-d-xo.html
How to Start Reading Books: th-cam.com/video/WKRhOxsYyxQ/w-d-xo.html
#bookreview #bookrecommendations #interview #authorinterviews #author #authortube #chitra #chitrabanerjee #independence #literaryfiction #mythology #mythological #sita #sitaram #draupadi #ramayan #mahabharat
From discussing the evolution of her female characters to revealing the meticulous research behind her narratives, Chitra provides a deep dive into the art of crafting stories that resonate with readers around the globe. We also touch on her views about the changing perceptions of readers and her advice for aspiring writers who wish to weave historical events into compelling fiction.
Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that not only sheds light on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's literary journey but also offers inspiration and a wealth of advice for both readers and writers alike.
Get "Independence" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni here: amzn.to/4fh3QQd
Here's how the conversation went:
0:00 - Sneak peek into the video and introduction
2:22 - Ms. Divakaruni's upcoming novel
5:59 - On the Last Queen getting optioned for a movie
10:27 - On Draupadi from "The Palace of Illusions"
13:52 - Challenges faced when writing about Draupadi from the Mahabharat
16:09 - Time taken to write Palace of Illusions
19:58 - Sita from "The Forest of Enchantments"
24:08 - Audience feedback of "The Forest of Enchantments"
26:56 - Evolution of strong female characters in Ms. Divakaruni's novels
30:10 - On Independence - the novel coinciding with the 75th anniversary of India's Independence
33:30 - Ms. Divakaruni's personal connection with India's Independence
36:37 - On writing the Last Queen during COVID and the lockdown
38:23 - On characters and their evolution in "Independence"
41:59 - Writing about India's Independence struggle and tying it together with fiction
44:35 - A sequel to "Independence"?
45:52 - Favorite character & most challenging character from "Independence"
48:10 - Letting characters pave a path for themselves
51:35 - Surprising discoveries when writing about India's Independence
54:38 - On female freedom fighters and role models
57:36 - Significance of music in the book "Independence"
1:02:36 - Advice to budding authors on writing historical fiction
1:04:43 - Recommendations of books written by Indian authors
1:08:19 - Questions from Meladunix Book Club members
Subscribe to our channel for more thoughtful discussions in the Literary Lounge, and make sure to follow us for updates on upcoming episodes. If you enjoy the video, give us a thumbs up, and don't hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments below!
If you liked this discussion, you might want to take a look at:
Interview with Nona Uppal, the author of Fool Me Twice: th-cam.com/video/E7w7S3-4wrk/w-d-xo.html
Interview with Agustina Bazterrica, the author of Tender is the Flesh: th-cam.com/video/VIXr-MdHt8Q/w-d-xo.html
Interview with Mica De Leon, the author of Love on the Second Read: th-cam.com/video/tK4_afYlZ2s/w-d-xo.html
Interview with Nikki Marmery, the author of Lilith: th-cam.com/video/mmmRJeV90sU/w-d-xo.html
Book Review: Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing: th-cam.com/video/g6_Bc14lncI/w-d-xo.html
The Truth About Self-Help Books: th-cam.com/video/hYEiQK5NBSs/w-d-xo.html
How to Start Reading Books: th-cam.com/video/WKRhOxsYyxQ/w-d-xo.html
#bookreview #bookrecommendations #interview #authorinterviews #author #authortube #chitra #chitrabanerjee #independence #literaryfiction #mythology #mythological #sita #sitaram #draupadi #ramayan #mahabharat
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pranav🤌
What an interview! चित्रा जी का कार्य सराहनीय है!
Nice
"My house,my chair,my woman" Iron flame
I'm yet to read this book! 😍
Ivy madam jindabad!
We should form a good club discussing perspective of different books like a podcast
Hey, we have a book club! :)
Hi really nice channel
Thank you so much. :)
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Love it Alina!
Thank you, Jose! :)
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
You’d be home soon (TW substance abuse)
Dog man and the cat kid
Which are is this in ??
Thank you for the recommendation about Claire Allon. I enjoyed The Nurse!
I'm glad you liked it! :)
do they have second hand mangas
im currently reading the nurse. its so good!! its such fast and easy read 😊 makes me very uncomfortable with the male gender... thank you for the other recommendation! will check it out when i have the time
So happy you liked the suggestions! :)
Love your haircut❤
Aww thank youu! ❤️
Can you suggest a book store where we could sit and read there it self please
Hey, there are bookstores with cafes that allow you to do that but you'll have to buy the book first. If you want to read a book and not buy it, look for libraries.
@@meladunix ohhhh so that's how it works, then could you suggest me cafes in Bangalore itself hehe please Thank you for the reply though 🥺💖
Stor number kodi sir
Lol you did great
Hahaha 😅
I loved Elemental! it was such a sweet love and immigration story. I could relate to Ember in almost every way
Yes, it is one of the best movies I have watched in a long time. So emotional and relatable. And the depth of the connections - ohmyGod!
@meladunix I was so disappointed when I heard that people already didn't like the movie ;-; but it was one of the first movies in a while that really resonated with me. like I'm pretty sure my dad still doesn't like my boyfriend lmao 💀
@@patatadivina Hahaha I totally get it. Also, I believe these days Disney movies are made more for elders and less for children. :P
I bet wade hadn't cried that much in his entire life either.😂
Haha, true that! XD
Do u mean Boston?
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try psychology of money, it tells you good financial concepts
Thank you for your suggestion! I'll read it. :)
Such an informative video. Thank you both!
Thank you for watching. I'm so happy you liked it! :)
Thank you so much for having me. It was amazing to talk to you. Wishing your channel the best.<3
Thanks a ton to you too for being such an amazing person and recording this video with me! ❤
Bahut sundar recommendations aur Sharat to mere forever favourite writer hain. I loved the routine wala plan, it is really helpful to resume reading and even writing ❤❤ bahut achchi conversation ❤
Thank you for watching the video! :)
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Thank you for watching! :)
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Thank you so much for having me, Meladunix. What a fun, raw and beautiful conversation! Waiting for the whole video! Also, amazing editing!
Thank youuu! It was a pleasure to talk to you. I loved every bit of it. 🫶❤️
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mat! that is gorgeous editing!bye.
Wow, thank you! :D
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Interesting! Interesting! Interesting! 😍😍😍😍
Thank you so much! 💓
Bahut badhiya review! Subscribed!
Yayy! Thank you so much. ❤
This sounds interesting 🙌🏾
So glad you liked it! :)
Great talk ❤
Thank you so much! <3 Let us know what you'd like us to review next! :)
who's the girl?
Great video! Thank you for the recommendations!
Thank you so much for watching it! I hope you like reading these books. :)
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