Rajiv Joseph Explores Epistolary Storytelling With 'Letters Of Suresh' In India

At Filmibeat, we prioritise engaging with diverse artists, filmmakers, and writers to understand their perspectives and approaches to their craft. Recently, we had the opportunity to converse with Rajiv Joseph about his teleplay "Letters of Suresh".

When asked about his attraction to the epistolary format, Joseph shared that he was once an avid letter writer. He noted that technology has largely ended this tradition, which he misses. He also cited the play "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney as a significant inspiration.

Joseph expressed familiarity with Feroz Abbas Khan's body of work and described it as a huge honour to meet him. The collaboration to bring "Letters of Suresh" to India was a significant milestone for Joseph.

Involvement in the Indian Production

Regarding his involvement in the stage production for the Indian audience, Joseph stated that he was not involved at all. However, he expressed immense faith in Feroz's vision for the play.

Themes Resonating with Indian Audience

When asked if he believes the themes in "Letters of Suresh" will resonate with the Indian audience, Joseph expressed hope that they would.

Impact of Mixed Heritage

Joseph discussed how his mixed heritage informs his work as a playwright. He mentioned that he often views people and places from a double perspective, which has been beneficial for his writing.