Actors and writers, getting under skins: Both share a predilection for empathy and the urge to step into someone else's shoes

Actors and writers often share a unique bond as natural storytellers and vigilant observers of the human condition. Notably, several actors have seamlessly transitioned into impactful novelists and memoirists. Indian luminaries such as Meena Kumari and Balraj Sahni carved their niche in literature, while playwrights like Girish Karnad and Harold Pinter showcased their talent in front of the camera.