Ishwaran was not only a fascinating storyteller but also a great dramatist. He would add a great suspense and surprise to his story with his expressions.

Some qualities of a good storyteller are:

(i) keeping the audience engaged in the story

(ii) using gestures to bring out a more realistic effect

(iii) putting the audience in thrall.

(iv) being able to narrate different genres

(v) using innovative styles for narrating stories