One and all congratulate wholeheartedly, Ashok Rane and his Indian Film Academy, for bringing out such a wonderful book on scriptwriting, which is perhaps the first of its kind. It's great work done and deserves all the praise. We expect more such books from them.
Ashutosh Gowarikar
Filmmaker, Mumbai, India

I have read your book - erudite essays.
It's a learning experience for me.
Henry Sheehan
Film Critic, LA, US

I had gone through your book very quickly ... couldn't keep it down ... courtesy the kind of content - screenwriting is something I'm indulging in, and due to the quality of the content, I think it's worth every penny, simply as it captures the views of leading film people and puts it across.

It gives an insight into what these established people feel and how they work. Another good thing I liked was the mix of the interviewees - from parallel to mainstream cinema, and importantly, of people like Vishal Bhardwaj who are trying to bridge the same. It was interesting to note the conflicting opinions of the people at times, but that again is the strength - you realise that all sorts can co-exist! I really liked the article by Maithali Rao on 'adaptation'; views that i strongly relate to. That was another aspect well-covered - adapting a story/novel into screenplay.

I am grateful to you for bringing out such a book. Hope many more will follow!
Also, it was a nice touch on your part to dedicate it to Prabhat Chitra Mandal.

Anuj Mehta
Mumbai, India

'Views & Thoughts on Scriptwriting' is one such book which makes us realise that we needed this kind of 'textbook' on cinema, especially Indian cinema. We hardly have any book of this sort.

It gives fair insight of scriptwriting for Indian cinema and therefore it is a MUST for all those who want to be scriptwriters, directors and technicians.

Suneil Puri
New Delhi, India

Indian Film Acdemy has done a great job by bringing out a book on scriptwriting which can be very aptly described as 'The Text Book on Scriptwriting'.
Shaila Mitra
Mumbai, India

' Views & Thoughts on Scriptwriting ' is a Friend, Philosopher and Guide of upcoming scriptwriters.
Rekha Deshpande
Loksatta 'Review'

The book published by IFA on Scriptwriting by Mr.Ashok Rane was good. It's a nice initiative and looking forward to more and more books, specially on Indian Film Making.
Ram Manoj
Mumbai, India

It's not only the best book in respect of content but also in terms of production.
Very aestheticly done.
Sanjay Chhel,
Scriptwriter/ Filmmaker, Mumbai, India