A renewed interest in the 1989 film In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones has brought the film back into public conversation. Written by Arundhati Roy, the film is remembered for its unconventional storytelling and its portrayal of youthful idealism.
One of the key performances in the film was by Arjun Raina, who played Anand “Annie” Grover. While the film became a cult favourite over the years, Raina’s creative journey continued well beyond the screen.
Writing Beyond the Screen
After working in cinema and theatre, Arjun Raina moved more deeply into writing. His books reflect his long engagement with performance, human relationships, and social change. The shift from acting to writing was not a break, but a natural progression of storytelling.
At Zorba Books, we have published three of his works:
Each book carries themes of memory, conflict, and observation, shaped by years of creative practice.
Why Arjun Raina Chose Zorba Books
After the publication of his first book, Arjun Raina received interest from publishers outside India. Despite this, he chose to continue publishing with Zorba Books.
In his words:
“The quality of the product is excellent. After the first book was published, many Australian publishers approached me, but I chose Zorba Books. Its quality of publishing more than matched publishing in Australia.”
Arjun Raina on Publishing with Zorba Books
In a short video review, Arjun Raina talks about his experience of publishing wih Zorba Books and what mattered to him as an author.
At Zorba Books, our focus is on quality-driven publishing that respects the author’s voice and meets international standards. Working with writers like Arjun Raina reflects our commitment to meaningful and lasting books.
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