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My Friend Sancho
My first book, My Friend Sancho, was published in May 2009, and went on to become the biggest selling debut novel released that year in India. It is a contemporary love story set in Mumbai, and had earlier been longlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize 2008. To learn more about the book, click here.
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11 September, 2008
Dear Amitabh Bachchan
Dear Amitabh Bachchan
In the context of the recent attacks by Raj Thackeray on you, DNA has reported that you and your family are “willing to face any punishment if found guilty.”
Guilty for what? For hurting Marathi pride? However tasteless you or Raj may find it, do you see it as a crime that deserves ‘punishment’?
That is what your statement implies, and it does a disservice to your fellow citizens and to the cause of free speech.
Also, it actually furthers Raj Thackeray’s agenda. I hope you sleep well at night now.
Regards
Amit Varma
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