In Conversation with Preeti Mallapurkar

About Preeti Mallapurkar

Preeti Mallapurkar is an acclaimed Indian actress, author, filmmaker, and entrepreneur based out of Mumbai. She is widely recognized for her work in the Marathi film industry and her advocacy for social issues impacting women and children.

LiFT: Tell us about your book, the journey of writing it, and its content.

Preeti Mallapurkar: Love At Last Swipe is about a middle aged woman and her experiences while dating online. With a gentle nudge by her son and encouragement by her friends, she dives into the contemporary world of finding a partner in the process discovering herself again. I have been thinking of writing this during covid, but actually started writing this 3 years back. The journey has been as fun as the book while I explored dating apps to understand the way they work. The book is inspired by a dear friend who lost her husband with no family except a son living far away in a different country. It’s a work of fiction weaved with some real life experiences.

LiFT: Why did you choose this title?

Preeti Mallapurkar: Actually, the book had a different title till it was about to be printed. My publishers were sure they wanted the title changed which actually I was not okay with. But finally, after lots of thought process, while arguing with the editor & publisher, I just thought of this title and they quickly said yes. We all loved it as it’s relevant to the story.

LiFT: When did you realize that you wanted to be a writer, and what was your inspiration behind it?

Preeti Mallapurkar: I have been writing for many years but never thought of authoring one. This story was very close to my heart and I thought it needs to be heard & read. The inspiration was a dear friend who lost her husband and how we as friends pushed her to find a partner.

LiFT: Where do you see yourself ten years down the line in the world of literature?

Preeti Mallapurkar: I see myself authoring many books and talking about the topics people normally don’t talk about.

LiFT: How important do you think marketing and the quality of a book are in promoting it and increasing its readership?

Preeti Mallapurkar: Marketing of a book is as important as it’s content. As a beautifully written book can go unnoticed if not marketed properly.

LiFT: What message do you want to convey to people through your writing?

Preeti Mallapurkar: I would tell that Love has no expiry date and you sometimes find it when you expect it the least.

LiFT: What do you do apart from writing?

Preeti Mallapurkar: I am an Actor and a screenplay writer.

LiFT: What activities do you resort to when you face writer’s block?

Preeti Mallapurkar: I talk to my family & friends also do my research.

LiFT: What if your story were to be adapted into a movie? Who would you want to work as the director or actors in it?

Preeti Mallapurkar: I am an actor and would like to play the protagonist as I understand her the most. In fact, I have registered this as a script so that a film can be made on this.

LiFT: Are you working on your next book? If so, could you tell us something about it?

Preeti Mallapurkar: Yes, I have been working for the past 9 months on my second book. It’s a controversial subject hence won’t talk much about it now.

LiFT: What are your suggestions for budding writers and poets to help them improve their writing skills?

Preeti Mallapurkar: Be yourself and express. The more you write the better you get.

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