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At the Kerala Literature Festival 2025, Huma Qureshi spoke about the idea of writing, the idea of stories, and a lot more. The actress said, “I don’t think people write stories. You have to allow stories to come to you. Sometimes it’s all about putting away your mind and allowing stories to come to you. For me, the way I approach my art, whether it’s acting or writing, you have to allow the creation of a story as opposed to the engineering of it.”
She added, “Sometimes, when I read something I’ve said, I feel I shouldn’t have said that. I think it’s also a reflection of my attitude towards life. Someone out there maybe be a way better writer, but it takes a lot of discipline to be able to write a book.”
Also, Mani Ratnam and Prakash Raj reunited after three decades at the Kerala Literature Festival 2025.
The 8th edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), Asia’s largest literary gathering, would bring together some of the most celebrated figures from the worlds of literature, music, film, and art. This year’s event will feature iconic personalities including flute maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia, award-winning director Mani Ratnam, and the ‘God of Indian Violin’ L. Subramaniam.
Renowned Bollywood veterans Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, acclaimed actor Prakash Raj, YouTube sensation Prajakta Kohli, and many other eminent figures would also grace the occasion. Their presence will create a unique blend of culture, creativity, and intellectual dialogue, making it an unmissable event for art and literature enthusiasts alike.
Lachmi Deb Roy is the entertainment editor of Firtspost, Network18. She reviews films and series with a gender lens. Her interviews are called 'Not Just Bollywood' because she takes huge interest in world cinema. OTT over theatrical releases is her preference unless and until its a King Khan film. She takes interest in fashion, food and art reviews too.