When it was first announced that Saba Imtiaz's book will be turned into a movie, the idea was met with skepticism. But all that is in the past, because the book will be adapted into a movie by Bollywood directors!

Saba Imtiaz is a freelance journalist and author, currently based in Pakistan. Karachi, You're Killing Me is her debut novel. It has a rating of 2.9/5 on Goodreads and has been published by Random House. Even with this underwhelming rating, the book turned out to be a best seller in Pakistan. The people responsible for this incomplete rating don't know what they've missed. The expected Bollywood adaptation has sent tongues wagging and critics are excited.

Sonakshi Sinha will play the role of the book's protagonist, Ayesha.

Kudos, to the designer of the book cover.

Many believe it unfair for the screenplay to not be identical to the original text. The directors that have taken the task of making the movie have added major changes to the plot. The story will be based in Mumbai, instead of Karachi. And the reporter named Ayesha, will be Noor Roy Chaudhary. The author hasn't protested and seems "satisfied" with the actress and the changes. Her novel is being turned into a movie, after all. The changes are a small price for the experience and the confidence boost Saba, undoubtedly, must have encountered.

There are other unmentioned changes as well.

It is sad how the Pakistani film industry hasn't considered an adaptation of its own.

It is her right to condemn this act — the changes that have been announced. But she hasn't and the prospect seems very unlikely.

The movie, however, will surprise all. An initial release is expected after the month of August.

The author is an inspiration to many more who will follow her example and write best sellers of their own. Imtiaz and her prodigious work of fiction must be applauded and recognized.