I think, is this what I think? It's true that most authors hate it if their books are modified in any way -- it's their creation after all. But I am happy with the changes that have been made with the book for the script,' Bajaj told IANS.

'For one the campus portion of the book has been done away with and the script concentrates more on the journey of the protagonist. It will be like a desi version of the 'Motorcycle Diaries',' he smiled.

Working now as a management consultant in the US, Bajaj graduated from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, in 2002. He is in India now on a personal visit.

Back to the movie, the cast of the film is still being discussed and Bajaj refuses to reveal any names.

'It will be a two-actor film and at this point we are not revealing any names. There were certain things we were very clear about the movie -- first that we didn't want a crossover film which doesn't belong anywhere. The film will be in Hindi and we have a translator for that purpose,' Bajaj said.

However, talking about the pace of the project, Bajaj's voice had a tinge of regret.

'Kunal Kohli and Kohli Productions had shown interest in making a movie too and I sometimes feel that would have been good. Muscle power is important to get things done,' he said.

Although no dates have been specified yet, Bajaj signs off saying: 'The film will see the light of the day soon and hopefully be even better than the book.'

(Azera Rahman can be contacted at azera.p@ians.in)