Updated On: 09 November, 2013 06:16 AM IST | | Hassan M Kamal
With racy dialogues, an engaging plot and immersive graphics by Ghanshyam Bochgeri, writer Samit Basu weaves a fantasy story in Local Monsters about four Delhi youngsters with monster-like powers -- Tashi, Bella, Indra and Latha -- who apart from combating daily problems like molesters, water woes and racial discrimination, also battle evil beings. Basu talks to Hassan M Kamal about this unique storyboard, which apart from its thrills, also looks at social issues that plague
What inspired you to write the story? And why did you use youngsters as central characters?
I always wanted to write a story that was set in a big Indian city, where its characters are in their early to mid-20s, and are dealing with real-world realities for the first time -- like rent, water-less taps, nosy neighbours, etc. There’s too much pressure around youngsters.

(From left to right)The four monsters -- Tashi (a Nepali Yeti), Bella (a vampire), Indra (the Alpha villain), and Latex Latha (Southern Siren with supersonic scream) are brought together by Professor Vyas (in the centre)