The actor harbours a secret ambition of turning into a novelist; plans to write a romantic novel soon

Actor Sonam Kapoor harbours a secret dream — that of becoming a novelist. In fact, Sonam is secretly preparing to make her big launch as an author soon. She also has a concept ready to begin writing.

"It's definitely going to be a romantic novel as I have always loved this genre. I have a plot in mind and I'm toying with how to begin it. It has been one of my most cherished desires to become a writer and what better way to start with than the genre that I adore. I love fairy tale romances with happy endings. My book won't be any different."

When asked if the idea of writing a romantic novel took shape from her forthcoming movie I Hate Luv Stories, she says, "Not at all! For years I've harboured this desire to write a novel dealing with romance. The romantic genre has always fascinated me."

Talking about her choice of authors Sonam says, "I like the classics more than the contemporary novels. Classics, though complex in their plot and treatment, have a beautiful simplicity where the characters shine through. I feel how you are living reflects in the writing of the age and today the characters are more complex and, at times, confused. I love Jane Austen and all her works like Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma. I feel they really stretched the mind and heart of a woman like no other. They have greatly inspired me and you can also say these novels were the ones that pushed me into writing."

Since the title of her forthcoming movie talks about hating love, we also asked her if she has ever been heart-broken?

"So far so good. I think God really loves me and that's why he hasn't made me go through heartbreaks. Touchwood! I don't want to go through any too. I'm very emotional and believe in the ideals of romance. It would not be good to go through heartburn. This is especially why I don't like unrequited love. For me, love should always be fulfiled and cherished," she signs off.