APJ Abdul Kalam, Jung Chang in Jaipur Lit Fest final line up

China born British author Jung Chang, former President A P J Abdul Kalam and actor Naseeruddin Shah are among the 234 speakers set to participate in the upcoming Jaipur Literature festival next month.
Chang, whose memoir of growing up in Mao's China, "Wild Swans", which has sold over 15 million copies worldwide as well as Lucy-Hughes Hallett, British biographer and winner of last year's Samuel Johnson Prize are among the final list of participants at the literary carnival.
Festival Co-Directors William Dalrymple and Namita Gokhale revealed the final line-up of authors, themes and sponsors of the Zee Jaipur Literature scheduled to take place between January 21-25, 2015, here late last evening.

Former President and distinguished scientist, A P J Abdul Kalam is scheduled to share his vision for India, discussing the crucial issues the country faces with festival audiences.
"We have two missions at Jaipur- to showcase Indian writing to the world and to bring the greatest writers in the world to India. This year's programme will achieve this better than ever and it looks like a particularly vintage year," said William Dalrymple, author and festival co-director.
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is set to bring a flavor of Bollywood to the festival as he discusses his autobiography "And Then One Day" with actor and playwright Girish Karnad who is set to talk about his highly acclaimed play "Boiled Beans on Toast.