India, Feb. 7 -- Actor-author Prajakta Koli was greeted in the state capital by a long queue of fans waiting for hours to get a glimpse of her. She reciprocated with the same warmth, signing every book, meeting them, getting pictures clicked and even interacting with them.

"It's always reassuring for me because this is my first book tour. I never know what to expect. Lucknow has always been very gracious and generous when it comes to their reception whenever I am here. I have been to the city before, but this is my first time as an author," says Prajakta.

Lucknowite Swarnim Rawat, a medical aspirant, says, "I was waiting for her for two hours and now after getting a hug from her, I am still trembling. I have been following her for years...