In Which Annie Gives it Those Ones

In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones

Format : Paperback
Pages : 187
Date of Release : 13 March 2026

Written by Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones is the original screenplay of the 1989 cult film directed by Pradip Krishen. Long considered a hidden gem of Indian cinema, this work captures the spirit of youth, rebellion and idealism in a uniquely authentic voice.

Set in the 1970s within a fictional (yet familiar) school of architecture, the story follows a group of final-year students navigating the chaotic, often absurd final stretch before submitting their theses. Among them is Annie — a laid-back, unconventional student who exists on the fringes of academic expectations but embodies a deeper sense of curiosity and resistance to rigid systems.

The screenplay vividly portrays:

Student life filled with late nights, deadlines and creative chaos
Counterculture elements like bell-bottom fashion, music and rebellion
Idealism vs institutional pressures
Friendship, individuality and youthful defiance
The tension between conformity and creative freedom

Originally broadcast just once on Indian television in a late-night slot, the film went on to achieve cult status, especially among college students who kept it alive through campus screenings. Over the decades, it became a symbol of a certain kind of intellectual and artistic rebellion in Indian youth culture.

After nearly four decades, the film was restored by the Film Heritage Foundation, bringing renewed attention to this iconic work. This paperback edition of the screenplay allows readers to experience the film’s sharp dialogue, humor and social commentary in written form.

The book also includes insightful introductions by:

Arundhati Roy
Pradip Krishen
Shivendra Singh Dungarpur

These contributions provide context about the film’s creation, its cultural impact and the journey of its restoration.

Known for its use of colloquial “Hinglish,” satire and realism, the screenplay stands apart from mainstream cinema of its time. It offers a raw, witty and affectionate look at student life and creative struggle, making it both nostalgic and timeless.

Ideal for readers interested in Indian cinema, screenwriting, campus culture and literary works by Arundhati Roy, this edition is a valuable piece of cultural history as well as an engaging read in its own right.

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