Harlequin unveils ‘When Hari Met His Saali’ in Mumbai

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Harlequin unveils ‘When Hari Met His Saali’ in Mumbai

Girl-boy relationships dissected by author Harsh Warrdhan

Mumbai, June 24, 2014: Harlequin India, today unveiled screenwriter – Harsh Warrdhan’s first title – When Hari Met His Saali – a romantic comedy about relationships, in Mumbai at the Crossword Store in Kemps Corner with Bollywood actress Amrita Rao.

The story of When Hari Met His Saali is set in Los Angeles and Nagpur, India and is a funny and fresh look at young people, their dreams, longings, aches and heartbreaks. It’s all about two sisters with bad history between them and one clueless man, and what happens when it turns into one whacky triangle, and how a person must be careful of what he/she wishes for in the name of love. 

Harsh Warrdhan has written fiction for TV shows and films. He has also written and directed an American film called ‘A Secret Handshake’ in the USA. Harsh moved from an engineering background in India tostudying cinema in the US and has now penned his first book for Harlequin.

Speaking about the new romantic comedy title entering the Harlequin India stable, Amrita Chowdhury, Publishing Director and Country Head, Harlequin India, said, “When I first read When Hari Met Saali, I found it hilarious and so realistic. When we find our life partner, we do everything we try to change them, but what we don’t realize is that you cannot change another person. Harsh’s view on the youth’s idea of romance and life in general is perfect and a great read for those who’d enjoy a good book.”

"When Hari Met His Saali is a contemporary story of love in times of small town India, frustrations and careers abroad. Family sacrifices and personal ambitions. Real versus fictional romance. It is also a coming of age saga of three characters from three different backgrounds," said Harsh Warrdhan, Author 'When Hari Met His Saali'

When asked about the book, Amrita Rao, Bollywood actress said, “A book that got me hooked starting from its title. It has it's heart in the right place so this Hariand his saali are going to go places!”

About Harlequin:

Harlequin is one of the world's leading publishers of books for women. The Toronto-based company publishes over 110 titles a month in 31 languages in 111 international markets on six continents. Harlequin is unique in the publishing industry, combining over highly recognizable imprints including - Harlequin, Mills & Boon, MIRA Books, HQN Books, Harlequin TEEN, Spice, Harlequin Nonfiction; a global reach, a highly successful reader service and forward-looking technology (eBooks, downloadable audio, mobile phone applications) that not only allows the company to move further and further into the forefront of women's fiction but continues to position Harlequin for growth.

Harlequin India, which started in 2008, has brought its global romantic fiction and general fiction books to India. It has published Indian authors for its romantic fiction genre and is now expanding its Indian publishing portfolio to publish Indian authors in other genres of fiction.

Harlequin India is the subsidiary of the Toronto-based publisher - Harlequin Enterprises Limited. Harlequin had 390 bestseller placements in 2010 in North America that enjoyed a total of 1,048 weeks on bestseller lists. Since its inception, has sold approximately 6.05 billion books. Harlequin creates entertaining and enriching experiences for readers to enjoy, to share and to return to, that drives the company's success and enables Harlequin to push the boundaries, launching new stories, reaching new readers, offering new formats.