Wanderlust: Nargis Fakhri inspired by ‘Robinson Crusoe’

Actor claims novel ignited her love for travelling

MUMBAI: Bollywood beauty Nargis Fakhri – who is currently in New York to prepare for an upcoming Hollywood project – has said that reading Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe inspired the wanderlust within her. According to the actor, the novel was her first tryst with the magical experience of world travel, so much so that she has, by now, become a travel junkie herself.

“Growing up, I would find myself attracted to the genre of castaway novels and travelogues whenever I went to the public library to catch up on my reading. And ironically enough, my first tryst with the magical experience of world travel was with Robinson Crusoe,” Nargis said, in a statement.

“Reading about a sailor’s efforts to get back to his world after being shipwrecked and marooned on a tropical island with animals, cannibals, captives and mutineers was so exciting!” recalled Nargis. “I literally wanted to take off and see this island in person, for how it was described. It’s that day and now, that I am and continue to be intrigued by the idea of exploring the world and experiencing all it has to offer.”

The story of Robinson Crusoe is set to be showcased in 3D animation on big screens across India, come September 9. “I’m so glad I can share my experience with everyone through this film and more so, in 3D animation,” Nargis added.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 23^rd, 2016.

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