Launch of first two Hindi titles ‘Raaste Pyaar Ke’ and ‘Punar Milan’ and Tamil titles ‘Bossin Kadhal’ and ‘Avargal Meendum Inainthaargal’ at an outlet near you at affordable prices -
India, June 20, 2013 - Harlequin Enterprises Ltd., the publishers of the iconic and most widely read romance fiction series Mills & Boon, whose suave, successful and good-looking heroes are the fantasy of millions of women - young or old - across the world, now has a new category of books that cater exclusively to the regional population of India. Riding on the phenomenal success of the English romantic fiction genre in India, the global leader in romance announced today its ground breaking foray into the Indian regional publishing market with its signature romances available in Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil. As part of this initiative, the much loved brand also announced the launch of the very first two Hindi titles “Raaste Pyaar Ke” and “Punar Milan”, which will be available on stands across kiosks and all major retail outlets. The first two Tamil titles, “Bossin Kadhal” and “Avargal Meendum Inainthaargal” will be in the form of bi-monthly magazine and will also feature horoscopes and educative write-ups on everything pertaining to love, friendship and romance, apart from fiction stories. This feat records another first for the popular publisher in India which has been producing only English titles for the past five years.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Manish Singh, Country Manager, Harlequin India Pvt. Ltd. states, "There is a growing demand for content in regional languages which is fuelled by growth in literacy & exposure to global trends. Harlequin is publishing content in over 31 languages across the globe and given our commitment to the Indian market, regional language is a natural business extension. We believe that this would further build on the equity & popularity of Mills & Boon as romance is a universal phenomenon that transcends language barriers. This initiative, like all others, is aimed to bring Mills & Boon closer to the Indian readers.”
Mr. Vikas Rakheja, Managing Director, Manjul Publishing adds on, “Manjul Publishing House has an established and successful Marathi translations programme and a deep market penetration in the Marathi book-market. So, it was only natural for us to tie up with Harlequin for the distribution of the Marathi language translations for their iconic M&B brand.”
To enter the world of Harlequin is to travel the globe. With 1,200 authors worldwide, 1,300 new titles per annum, 31 languages and available in over 111 countries, Mills & Boon has maintained its foothold in the romance fiction genre as a market trailblazer for over a century. Having sold 6.05 billion books since its inception in 1949, the company continues to write its own remarkable publishing story. Mills & Boon Hindi novels are being exclusively distributed by Manjul Publishing House, which has single-handedly created a niche for Hindi and Indian language translations of international bestsellers in the Indian publishing industry, and is today a front-runner in this segment. SV Book Supply Co. Pvt. Ltd., Manjul’s book distribution arm, covers 1200 bookseller accounts throughout India.
Mills & Boon Hindi are available at kiosks, bookstores & organized retail stores for Rs. 75/-. Mills & Boon Tamil are available at newsstands, bookstores & organized retail stores for an introductory price of Rs. 10/-
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