"Qarib Qarib Singlle" director Tanuja Chandra says she has inherited her creative genes from her mother Kamna Chandra, who has written films like "Prem Rog", "1942 - A Love Story" and "Chandni".
"The story of 'Qarib Qarib Singlle' came from a radio play she (mother) had written many years ago, the screenplay I wrote with my collaborator, Gazal Dhaliwal.
Yes, I've certainly inherited my creative genes from my mother.
She wrote amazing films like 'Prem Rog', 'Chandni', '1942: A Love Story', " Tanuja told IANS.
The director said that her mother is very good with "emotions, drama and narrates like a boss".
"She's also very funny.
So yes, I learn a lot about writing from her, " she added.
Tanuja has been in the industry for over 20 years and has worked in films like "Dushman", "Sangharsh", "Sur - The Melody of Life" and "Film Star".
She describes her journey as fantastic.
"It's been like life - - adventurous, with plenty ups and down, intense, with huge learning, accompanied with lots of love and warmth as well as heartbreaks!
It's been fantastic, as will be the next twenty, " she added.
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