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Ghost Writer Namita Gokhale's
having fun with this one. Her latest novel, The Book of Shadows, is being
launched on August 13. Why? Because it's a Friday, silly. "Friday the 13th is lucky
for me," she explains. "The day is also appropriate since this book is an
out-and-out ghost story." Part of the tale is told by a ghost, says the 43-year-old
who earlier wrote Paro and A Himalayan Love Story. Only novelist we know
who admits to having a ghost writer. India
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"Isn't he cute?" trilled suchitra Krishnamoorthy,
looking across at Joseph Fiennes. Sure he is. The hero of hubby Shekhar
Kapur's Elizabeth was in India last week. At a post-screening reception held at British
Council in Delhi, while a rather forlorn-looking Krishnamoorthy moaned, "I'm here to
smile and play the part of my husband's pretty wife", Fiennes took the proceedings
with admirable calm. Even when an enthusiastic fan gushed, "I liked you much much
more in Shakespeare in Love. When I heard you would be here, I just had to had to make
it." Or when an elderly gentleman inquired guilelessly, "Have you acted in any
films other than Elizabeth and Shakespeare in Love?" Later, Fiennes
managed to get a word in edgeways. What's his next project? "Paying my rent."
Did he get to see much of India? "It's a pity I've had so little time on this trip.
But I plan to come back soon. I'd like to spend two months exploring India
thoroughly." We'd like that too. 
Jai Ma Hema Ki
Amma's
Boy