This was an article in the Sunday Times of India dated November 4. Since the online version is not available, I am typing out some interesting portions:
As Harry Potter awaits the killing curse from the Death EAter, a sudden shot kills the dark wizard. Just then, harry's saviour steps into the room and introduces himself as Bond....James Bond. This is none of JK Rowling's money-spinning imagination. Welcome to the world of fan-fiction (fanfic), where characters and settings from popular works form the scaffolding for new stories.
Even the turf of Indian telly soaps now stand pervaded by fanfic. One can also find e-awards for Indian fanfic writers in categories ranging from the best storyline, script, and comedy, to the best Sujal-Kashish and Jai-Bani fanfics, named after popular small-screen characters. "Many people learn the craft from writing fanfic", says Arpita, a Mumbai-based collegian, who has made a stab at marrying off Jassi into the Virani family. (what??????)
"Many people who write such stories are introverted and lack confidence", (ME????😕) says psychologist Hema Kayappurath from Chennai. "They get their kicks from others reading and commenting upon their stuff. It is emotionally gratifying because you can escape to a world you can control completely."
Bade Achche Lagte Hain Naya Season
