Author Interview: Sunil Mishra, author of Transit Lounge

‘Transit Lounge’ is a contemporary book consisting of short incidents, observations and reflections while travelling to 30 countries across six different continents during the last 15 years.

The book is a personal account of travels to places in Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt and Mauritius), South America (Venezuela and Argentina), Asia (China, Iran, Kuwait, UAE, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand), Europe (UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Georgia, Turkey, Croatia and Romania), USA, Australia and New Zealand.

It was interesting to observe all these diverse cultures and people from an Indian perspective. The book is a compilation of small incidents and events during such travels; it includes losing an air ticket, dealing with difficult custom officials or getting mugged in a prime location in a foreign country."

Sunil is a software professional with over two decades of experience in the field of banking technology. Currently he is working with Infosys in India. He has earlier worked with McKinsey, Accenture and I-flex solutions. His work required extensive travelling to various parts of the world and this constituted the basis of his current book. He travelled to more than 30 countries across six continents and engaged with senior managements in different client organizations. He believes that there has been a remarkable change in perception about India over last 15 years.

Sunil is an MBA from IIM-Lucknow and holds a B.Tech from IIT(ISM), Dhanbad. He completed his schooling in Bokaro Steel City, a relatively small town in Jharkhand, India. Sunil has avid interest in writing and has actively blogged on various platforms in the area of banking technology, consulting, leadership and changing role of media in the digital world.

When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer/a storyteller?

I used to write personal notes of individual travels, anything that I would find interesting. As I started blogging about some of these travels, I received positive reviews from my friends and well-wishers. It is then that the idea of collating this and publishing it as a book occurred to me. I am extremely thankful to my friends who helped me overcome the initial hesitation and inertia to write this book.

What motivates you to write and where does your inspiration come from?

Writing is a learning process in itself I think. It happens as part of creative reflection on events and incidents around us. There is a joy in writing that I believe most authors are inspired by. I wanted to capture the learnings that I had from these travels.

What opportunities have being an author presented you with and share those memories? (i.e. travel, friends, events, speaking, etc...)

Being an Author has given me opportunity of sharing my experience through multiple events like Radio interviews, newspaper articles etc. I have been invited in some of the literary events as speaker. It has also given me opportunity to meet some of the eminent personalities like Sri Sri Ravishankar, Nandan Nilekani and Sudha Murthy. 

What field or genre would you classify your book(s) and what attracted you to write in that field or genre?

My book is a travel memoir. Transit Lounge is a contemporary book consisting of short incidents, observations and reflections while travelling to 30 countries across six different continents during the last 15 years. The book has lot of interesting incidents as well learning about different cultures and countries.

What do you do if inspiration strikes in an inconvenient place like (car, restaurant, bathroom/shower, etc..) and how do you capture that moment before it gets away from you?

I think ideation for any book is a slow process, for me it was mostly recollection of the events and incidents during the travel. I used to write at times in the travel lounges or also in the flights.  It has been a great learning experience for me as well.

How do you think you have evolved as a person/author because of your writing and do you believe your writing has helped others, how/why?

The book has helped me reflect on my own experience and put them in as coherent learnings about people, places and cultures. It has helped me relive those beautiful experiences. I feel very happy when some of the reviewers share that the book has helped them understand the world better. Some of them have also said it could be a guide for Indian travelers.

Do you believe there is value in a review? Do you believe they are under rated, over rated, or don’t matter at all?

I do believe there is great value in the review. When you are writing a book, you get so absorbed in the same that a neutral perspective is lost. The reviews provide great commentary on how the things can be improved. I read each review with lot of interest and attention.

What is your biggest fear about having a book published?

When I started writing this book, I did not quite know the publishing process. As is true for many first time authors, I had numerous rejections. I did not quite succeed in 2009 when I tried publishing and almost dropped the idea. This time I was fortunate to get a good publisher. Like all authors, my fear is the same – rejection from publishers.

Give us a fun fact about your book(s)?

The book being a memoir has lot of anecdotes. One incident I recall was our business presentations in Tehran. An English translator was hard to find. The best we could find was a local partner, who spoke good English but was a veterinary doctor by profession. He would translate every word after I spoke and he would take at least thrice as much time and a lot more sentences to explain. After sometime, I got suspicious if he was only translating what I was saying or adding his own story. It was tough for him to explain banking terms being a veterinary doctor. Every time he brought a book of English dictionary for our presentations and meetings. He would refer to them during meetings as well. He took some 15 minutes to explain "interest" and I was told he used some medical terms to explain that.

If you had the chance to get one message out there to reach readers all over the world, what would that message be?

"The world is a book, and those who don't travel only read one page." – St. Augustine

Another one on traveler versus tourist – "The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see." -  G.K. Chesterton

My attempt to write the book has been to capture the traveler’s account, I enjoyed writing it and I hope it is equally liked by the readers.

Do you view writing as a career, labor of love, hobby, creative outlet, therapy, or something else?

I write mostly as a hobby with creative outlet and not as a career. Most of the authors would candidly admit that there is very little chance of making any money from it (not from your first book at least) - they write for the joy of writing and that itself is a great reward, though intangible.

What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?

For the first time writer, getting over the initial hesitation is the most important thing.

My learning has been that write like no one will ever read and edit like everyone is going to read. Don’t edit when you are writing first few pages, just write and write regularly.

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Thank you, Sunil for this amazing interview! I wish you success for all your future works. Keep writing!

Book Review: AB de Villiers - The Autobiography

Title: AB de Villiers - The Autobiography
Author: AB de Villiers
Publisher: Pan Macmillan India

Review:

He is South Africa’s Test and ODI captain who initially played for Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and now turns out for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He’s been termed the “finest batsman of his generation” by Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli. His name is chanted wherever he plays irrespective of the team he turns up for. He is none other than AB de Villiers, one of the star performers in the cricket world. He made his test debut for South Africa at the age of twenty and was selected for every single test his nation played over the subsequent eleven years. He is renowned as a ferocious T20 and ODI player.

In AB: The Autobiography, Villiers recounts his life since boyhood till now. He delves into the dreams that he saw during that time and how some, if not all, of those dreams came to bear fruit. His is a candid tone as he sets upon the task of reliving his life thus far.

The story starts with what may be considered de Villiers' finest moment as a cricketer, when he broke the record for the fastest hundred in an ODI, against West Indies in January 2015 at the Wanderers. What the audience didn’t know and what he himself confesses in the book is that he was so nervous before the match that he had wished for somebody else to go in his place. When his request was refused, he stumbled down the stairs and made a fool of himself in front of his friends who didn’t give up on the opportunity and had a hearty laugh at his expense. He gained confidence only when he was out in the field, facing the bowler. The rest is history and known to every cricket buff.

What is evident from this fine autobiography is that AB has stayed at the very top for such a long time because he takes nothing for granted. He is hard working and concentrates on his job, all the while being a genuinely modest human being. He lives by a code of honour. He has worked on being disciplined, organized, and professional both on and off the field.

Villiers appreciates how lucky he is to be earning a living by playing cricket for his country. His dedication and determination was the reason how he played a major role in South Africa winning in England and Australia for the first time since readmission, in their unbeaten run on the road that started in 2006 and only ended in 2015, and in their rise to being the No. 1 cricket team.

But the book is not just about the matches he played. It sums up his thoughts on several matters related to the sport itself. He talks of his fear and his expectations. He is quick to lavish praise on his team mates and always full of praise for his opponents. He is realistic though often defensive about certain things. Most importantly, there aren’t any controversial issues that he discusses in his book. His is an uplifting story and deserves to be read over and again.  

All in all, the book is a must read for all ABD fans. This autobiography is surprisingly refreshing and utterly absorbing.

About the Author

The statistics tell barely half the story but, so far, AB de Villiers has scored over 14,000 runs in 98 tests for South Africa, more than 8,000 runs in 190 one-day internationals and more than 40,000 runs in his professional career. He is mainly distinguished by the style in which he bats and his humble, determined captaincy of the South African national team in one-day international cricket.

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Book Review: The Guardians Of The Halahala by Shatrujeet Nath

Title: The Guardians Of The Halahala

Author: Shatrujeet Nath

Publisher: Jaico Publishing House

Review:

In the first installment of a proposed trilogy, Shatrujeet Nath weaves a fabulous tapestry of myth and legend by bringing together two of the oft told stories relating to Lord Shiva and king Vikramaditya. The two stories that I’m referring to include the legend of how Lord Shiva came to be the Neelkanth and king Vikramaditya’s association with the pichasa, Vetaal. As children we all got to hear these two stories.

So what makes Nath’s story stand out? How does he connect two very different stories to make one? ‘The Guardians of the Halahala’ links two legends wherein Lord Shiva hands over a dagger containing a minute portion of the deadly poison Halahala to Vikramaditya for safekeeping. Halahala, as we already know, was churned out of the White Ocean by devas and asuras in the wake of finding the immortal elixir of life, Amrita. It was a potent poison with the capacity to annihilate even gods and demons. To save the universe from a pathetic end, Lord Shiva drank the poison and held it in his throat. Thus far the story is almost known to us. What we don’t know and which Nath fabricates for furthering his plot is that a minute portion of the poison remains in the custody of humans. Here is when Vikramaditya comes into the equation.  

These storylines are not as separate as I am making them sound—in fact, one of the most distinctive things about Nath’s yarn is how it fuses these independent stories as though they are feeding into and from each other. Then there are a few subplots. Of Hunas and Shakas invading the Indian soil. Of internal strife between kings and vassals. A lot happens within the pages of this book. It is a page-turner indeed.

It has everything going for it—prose that beautifully encapsulates both the fantastic and the historic; deft storytelling that folds and combines myth, and legend into one; and a strong focus on relationships between devas, asuras and humans. In addition: a thrilling plot that holds the promise of delivering a wonderful series.

I can only imagine how far high Shatrujeet Nath will inevitably fly within the mythology field in the coming years and I will most definitely be there to follow it.

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About the Author:

Door-to-door salesman, copywriter, business journalist and assistant editor at the Economic Times, Shatrujeet Nath was all this before he took to writing fiction full-time. He debuted with the Karachi Deception in 2013, followed by the Guardians of the Halahala and the Conspiracy at Meru, the first two books in the Vikramaditya series. At present, he is writing volume three of the series. Shatrujeet lives in Mumbai, but spends much of his time in the fantasy worlds of his stories. He can also be found at facebook.com/Shatrujeet Nath.

I'd like to thank the author for letting me review his book. I do hope you end up liking the book when you read it. Thank you so much for stopping by, and happy reading!

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Book Review: Sinatra- Behind The Legend by J. Randy Taraborrelli

Title: Sinatra- Behind The Legend
Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Review:

Francis Albert Sinatra — a musical genius and the greatest male interpreter of Broadway melodies — is a name that all but a few do not know of. He was America’s greatest vocalist: a consummate artist who redefined the possibilities of popular music, bringing to it an intimacy, an urban swagger and an emotional vulnerability. He sang with uncommon tenderness about loneliness and yearning articulating the heartache and existential solitude of the human condition with more conviction than any singer on the planet.

This legendary singer’s career spanned decades, as he continually explored his gifts and tried to adapt to changing times. The challenges of capturing the magic of his art and the contradictions of his life is a daunting task but in his book, ‘Sinatra: Behind the Legend,’ J. Randy Taraborrelli, the veteran showbiz biographer, has gracefully delivered the challenge. It’s an honest examination of a talented man who lived quite a life. 

In 1997, six months before the legendary entertainer’s death at the age of 82, Taraborrelli wrote his first book on Sinatra. Now, with Sinatra’s 100th anniversary looming in December, Taraborrelli has revised his original text and added two decades’ worth of new research and interviews. ‘Sinatra: Behind the Legend,’ is the result of that effort. The readers get the full Sinatra story here, from his romances with Jackie O and Marilyn, all the way to the details of the feud between Sinatra’s fourth and final wife, Barbara, and his daughters from his first marriage, Nancy and Tina. 

But some of the details are missing. Why couldn’t Taraborrelli have included more about Sinatra’s music and films? He has portrayed the legend as a womanizer, brawler, and a person with mafia ties, but has provided not much of the essence that made up the man as ‘the voice.’ This has turned out to be the story of Sinatra’s more private life. While I’m not complaining about this exclusion, I really was looking forward to reading about Sinatra’s musical adventures.

Amidst the facts about Sinatra’s four marriages, countless affairs and fist fights, somewhere the man with the glorious voice gets lost. I did miss the singer. That part of his life is more of a ‘peek-a-boo’ variety. Nonetheless, what Taraborrelli offers is funny, warm and sweet and for that I’d recommend the book to all the Sinatra fans out there.

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J. Randy Taraborrelli is the bestselling author of Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness, Madonna: An Intimate Biography, The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth, Once Upon a Time: The Story of Princess Grace, Prince Rainier and Their Family and Call Her Miss Ross.

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Book Review: Hemingway In Love by A.E.Hotchner

Title: Hemingway In Love

Author: A.E.Hotchner

Publisher: Pan Macmillan India

Review:

Acclaimed author and feisty nonagenarian A.E. Hotchner in his book ‘Hemingway in Love’ offers a verbatim recollection of conversations that occurred between Hemingway and himself in several locations, spread over a span of several years. The book includes incidents about Hemingway’s first marriage to Hadley Richardson, which ended when he fell in love with Pauline Pfeiffer. After divorcing Hadley, he married Pauline, quickly discovering that he had made a huge mistake. He confessed to Hotchner that his first wife was the love of his life and whom he sought for as long as he was alive.

Hotchner affectionately reflects on his friendship with the iconic novelist in this book. In the spring of 1948 he was assigned by Cosmopolitan to get an article on “The Future of Literature” from Ernest Hemingway. He never did manage to finagle the predictive think piece from Hemingway. But what happened was that the meetings turned into a lasting friendship with the passage of time. The piece that Hotchner was supposed to get burgeoned into two substitute short stories and came out Across the River and Into the Trees, which Cosmo ran in three parts.

The writer reminiscences his time with Hemingway. They drank together. And how they talked! Hemingway trusted Hotchner and opened up to him in Cuba, New York, Paris, Venice, on the Riviera, in Madrid, Sun Valley, and finally at the Mayo Clinic. This particular book doesn’t delve much into their personal relationship. We get a glimpse of Hemingway’s love life instead. It is the portion that Hotchner had to — and that he chose — to leave out from “Papa Hemingway,” a memoir that he penned fifty years ago, in reverence to Hemingway’s fourth wife and widow, Mary. There actually isn’t much new information in this memoir. Those who’ve read the previous one would certainly be disappointed but for those who haven’t, this is a chance to get to know the actual Hemingway.

Memoirs can be biased because of the closeness between the subject and the writer. Though Hotchner portrays Hemingway as sad and lonely, he fails to generate sympathy for the man. Instead, the novelist emerges here as self-absorbed, childish, and unbelievably naïve in his demeanour. However, it does generate enough curiosity for the reader. I’d recommend the book to all those who like their share of memoirs and also to those who’d want to know Hemingway.

About the Author:

A.E. Hotchner is a life-long writer and the author of O.J. in the Morning, G and T at Night and Papa Hemingway, the critically acclaimed 1966 biography of his close friend Ernest Hemingway. Hotchner's memoir, King of the Hill, was adapted into a film in 1993 by Steven Soderbergh. In addition to his writing career, Hotchner is co-founder, along with Paul Newman, of Newman's Own foods. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and pet parrot, Ernie.

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Book Review: Life Mantras by Saharasri Subrata Roy Sahara

Title: Life Mantras
Author: Saharasri Subrata Roy Sahara
Pages: 298
Publisher: Rupa Publications India
Price: 200.00 INR

Review

Life Mantras is the first book in a scheduled trilogy, Thoughts from Tihar, penned by “Saharasri” Subrata Roy Sahara, the founder of Sahara India Parivar. The other two books of the trilogy ‘Think with Me: How to make our country ideal’ and ‘Reflections from Tihar: Observations in Tihar Jail’ will be released in quick succession.

Not to be misunderstood as a biography, this book isn’t about his life but his take on things and about philosophies of life. The philosophy shared in the book is the product of the author’s trials, tribulations and life lessons. The simple and basic ideologies shared by the author will have the readers pondering about life for a very long time. He indulges the philosophical views on knowledge, intelligence, basic values of life, various emotions, and such other things.

The book is divided into fifteen sections, each dealing with a different issue. It establishes the principles of truth that are integral to each one of us but which, more often than not, gets lost in the multiple folds of everyday living. Incarceration has led to many books that have enriched us for ages. Great leaders and writers have taken up the pen to utilize profitably the time that their caged situation offered them. Even in the face of adversity, these men and women have not only survived but emerged as polished gems. This book is not merely a constructive use of the author’s time, rather a treasure trove of advices from a great thinker.

In the word of Subrata Roy, if one could identify and adopt the ‘life mantras,’ that person would be better positioned to realize that life is a blissful journey. He is not advocating any theories, merely speaking his mind. His writing is conversational. It is much like hearing the man speaking from a podium. There’s even a question /answer segment that forms the essence of what he has shared in the previous pages.

About the Author

 Subrata Roy Sahara (born 1948) popularly known as 'Saharasri', is one of the most successful, bold, vociferous and talked-about figures of corporate India. When he laid the foundation of Sahara India Pariwar in 1978 with a capital of `2,000 (about $32) and three workers, who would have imagined his company's meteoric rise to a worth of `1,80,000 crore (about $27 billion) within a span of thirty-seven years! A teacher, guide and a proud guardian to his over 1.2 million fellow workers, he ascribes his success to his philosophy of 'Collective Materialism' which means continuous collective growth for collective sharing and caring. Renowned institutions like Harvard School of Business, USA; the Indian Institutes of Technology; the Indian Institutes of Management; and Banaras Hindu University have invited him to address their faculty and students, besides which, a host of awards have been bestowed on him that include the 'Indian Business Icon of the Year' at the Powerbrands Hall of Fame Awards in London; the Doctor of Business (honoris causa) by the University of East London; and the highest honorary degree, 'D. Litt.' by the Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Bihar for his contributions in various fields. 

I'd like to thank the author for letting me review his book. I do hope you end up liking the book when you read it. Thank you so much for stopping by, and happy reading! 

Book Review: Principally Yours by Bubloo Sen

Title: Principally Yours

Author: Bubloo Sen

Pages: 155

Publisher: Authors Upfront

Review

‘Principally Yours’ is a piece of nonfiction narrated by Bubloo Sen about her experience of teaching and moulding many lives to bring about positive changes in the society around her. Revolution can come from any sphere and in any size. What matters is the intention behind it and the result. This book is one such story of a mini revolution brought about in the lives of the economically challenged Jewish and Muslim students of an underprivileged school in Bombay during the 70s who were living a miserable life in squalor and poverty. It wasn’t an easy task given the odds, but Bubloo Sen, despite her petite frame and genteel ways, had a steely resolve and a charismatic disposition. She took under her wings her students enveloping them in the bonds of love and harmony all the while instilling in them pride and a firm belief that unstinting effort and commitment is all that is needed to re-write one’s script in life.    

Reading it reminded me of another book I had read long ago, ‘To Sir, With Love.’ It was one of the most remarkable and impacting books I read as a student. I found ‘Principally Yours’ equally motivating especially now that I’m a teacher myself.

The issues covered in this book are real to date and poignantly relevant. Mrs. Sen has written an autobiography so sumptuous with its many life teachings – making the book really one of those that is bound to change your outlook towards life. The book’s life lessons are many; the most profound being – respect begets respect. Against all odds Mrs. Sen taught her charges to expect the very best from life so that even in depravity they could hold their head high and walk down the aisle of life with dignity. This book teaches us that even those who seem most undeserving of anything deserve to be given a chance and be treated with respect.

The incidents narrated in the book took place in the 70s and we readily get a glimpse of that era. Through her writing Mrs. Sen really paints the picture of what the school she was teaching at like and about the students. I was immediately grabbed in and brought along for the ride. The writing style is a no-frill affair and hence easy to read and enjoy. The narrative structure is less academic and more like a story. The cover is a beautifully rendered watercolour composition that has its own charm. What you’re holding in your hands is Mrs. Sen’s thirty five years of faith and hope sandwiched within the pages. Hers is an exemplary life from which each of us can pick a leaf and follow suit.
For me it was an excellent read and I would highly recommend it to all.

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About the Author

At thirty five, she epitomized the quintessential good wife and good mother. She had it all. A loving husband, three adorable children. Yet, she didn’t quite feel happy. 

It was a bunch of children from an underprivileged background living in one of the toughest areas in Bombay – Nagpada – that helped her find herself and a purpose so deep that it changed not just her life, but those of generations. 

She became the good teacher. 

Years dedicated to the altar of knowledge at SJSHS. Thirty five years of encouraging faith and hope amongst her young students who lived in squalor and poverty. A Hindu Principal teaching economically challenged Jewish and Muslim students. Enveloping them in the bonds of love and harmony. Instilling pride and a firm belief that unstinting effort and commitment is all that is needed to re-write one’s script in life. Not an easy task given the odds, but Bubloo Sen, despite her petite frame and genteel ways, had a steely resolve and a charismatic disposition. In her dictionary every No needed to be met with a resounding Yes.

Today at eighty two she exhibits the same resilience and joie de vivre. Her love for life is contagious. A renowned educationist, foodie, fashionista and now a serial author and actress! Life for her has to be king-size. A woman who greets every morning with surprise, wonder and a childlike innocence. A woman who believes that every day is a gift she needs to share with the world.

A woman of substance. Bubloo Sen.

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Book Review : The Last Soul Children by Aman Chougle

Title: The Last Soul Children
Author: Aman Chougle
Pages: 108
Publisher: Partridge India

About the book

The Last Soul Children is a look back at the childhood and youth of the author through the people surrounding him during his formative years; realizing himself as much as he traces his memories through them.

Whether it be your first infatuation or the realization that you are not a kid anymore; the stories here are a quintessential blueprint of deliverance from innocence for many of us who grew up like anybody else, muzzled from one institute to another: school, college, and finally into the mouths of big business. Forever repressed, forever the victims of false ideals.

Review

I had no idea what ‘The Last Soul Children’ was all about. Since I was asked to review it among several others, I picked it up with not much expectation. But I was wrong and the book did surprise me to say the least. Initially I thought it was a novel. I read two chapters, felt lost, and was about to give up. There were no names to the characters and I couldn’t string the two people together from the two chapters that I had already read. I was almost nearing the end of the third chapter and then it struck me. The chapters were actually different episodes from the writer’s life and that each chapter was going to be about a different friend from the author’s life. Finally I realized why Aman Chougle had described it as a look-book. From there the reading became interesting. It was a pleasant break from all the fictions I had been reading. There’s nothing make-belief in this book. All that has been written is something each of us have felt or experienced sometime or the other.  

Each chapter marks a reconciliation with a long lost friend. What Aman has described is specific to his life but it is definitely relatable. As I read I thought about all the friends that I’ve left behind. Of how so much is not with me even though I’d have liked them to be a part of my present. Throughout the book the author has tried to visualize for the benefit of the reader not only his life but that of each one of us. What he has narrated is easily the story of every generation past and present.

 The book makes for an easy read. The only downside is the grammatical errors that jump out of the pages and threaten to spoil that which the author has created so painstakingly. Some words have been oft repeated and not too appropriately. A good story should have a good language I believe. The novel has potential and there’s no denying that I read it cover to cover. I’m glad I got to read this book.

About the author

Aman Chougle is a poet and writer from Thane, Maharashtra, India. He also enjoys making short-films, and dabbling into music from time to time. He has published his short-stories and poems in various literary journals. Currently he's working on his first collection of poems, a self-exploratory endeavour to realize the best for himself, and for the ones close to him.

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