DEEPA MEHTA at Colombo Court Hotel

DEEPA MEHTA ‘I love adapting books. There are some books which are cinematic and there are some which aren’t. When I read a book, I keep visualising it. Words come to life, you form images and sometimes I can even see who’s acting in it’

Popular film personality Deepa Mehta was a guest of honour at the Colombo Court Hotel and Spa (CCH) in Colombo during her visit to Sri Lanka. She is known as a ground-breaking screen writer, director and producer. Her emotionally resonating, award winning films are very famous all around the world. She is also well known for her trilogy: Fire, Earth and Water.

The director, whose previous works like Earth and Midnights Children were also book adaptations, said it’s hard for her not to visualise books cinematically while she’s reading.

‘I love adapting books. There are some books which are cinematic and there are some which aren’t. When I read a book, I keep visualising it. Words come to life, you form images and sometimes I can even see who’s acting in it’.

‘The soothing environment fashioned by the Hotel helps minds to dive in creativity. It’s our pleasure to make Deepa’s stay at our hotel a memorable one’ said Wojciech Raus, the GM of the Hotel.

Pleasingly situated in the heart of Colombo, CCH is a relaxing holiday destination and dining spot, where guests can practise the allure of gastronomy bestowed with luxury, tranquility and ecstasy.