Manisha Kulshreshtha is a celebrated name in contemporary Hindi literature, known for her thought-provoking stories, profound poetry, and her contributions to modern feminist discourse. Her works explore the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and societal structures, resonating deeply with readers across generations. An acclaimed novelist and storyteller, Manisha Kulshreshtha has authored several groundbreaking works such…
Jerry Pinto is a Mumbai-based noted poet, novelist, short story writer, translator, as well as journalist. Pinto’s works include Helen: The Life and Times of an H-Bomb (2006), which won the Best Book on Cinema Award at the 54th National Film Awards, Surviving Women (2000) and Asylum and Other Poems (2003). His first novel Em…
Ila Arun is a folk singer, actor, writer-playwright, music composer, lyricist, folk dancer, theatre producer-director. She has appeared in many prominent Bollywood films such as Lamhe, Jodhaa Akbar, Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Begum Jaan. Her most famous film songs till date includes Choli Ke Peeche sung along with Alka Yagnik for the film Khalnayak…
Faisal Malik is an Indian actor, best known for his role of Prahlad Pandey in Amazon Prime Video’s Panchayat, Fraud Saiyaan, Black Widows and Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2. Also in Ariyippu directed by Mahesh Narayanan, this will be his Malayalam debut. He has also worked as an assistant director, promo producer, reality…
Journalist turned editor, Elizabeth Kuruvilla is currently the Publishing Director of Simon & Schuster India and formerly the Associate Publisher with Penguin Random House India, and is responsible for strengthening the literary fiction and non-fictions list for the Vintage imprint of the publishing house. Elizabeth has commissioned and published award-winning and critically acclaimed original and…
Dr. Tharoor is renowned for his eloquence, intellect, and profound contributions to literature and public service. A prolific writer and thought leader, his works span history, politics, and culture, offering deep insights into India’s global narrative and contemporary challenges. Engage in an intellectually stimulating session with Dr. Tharoor as he delves into the intersections of…
Bhanu Bharti, a towering figure in Indian theatre, has dedicated his life to reviving and reimagining the rich tradition of Indian performing arts. As a visionary playwright and director, he has brought to life countless productions that reflect the essence of India’s cultural and social heritage. A graduate of the prestigious National School of Drama…
An acclaimed Nepalese journalist and author, Basanta Basnet is the editor at Onlinekhabar, an online news portal. He has published three books. His first book 72 ko Bismay is a political non-fiction about the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the events that followed after the promulgation of the constitution of Nepal in 2015. His second book,…