Author Spotlight

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Community interviews with leading lights from the Indian literary community. Use the prompts to submit your questions for featured authors.

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September 07, 2025 @Vivekn976 | My question for Pragya Mishra....
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"Hello, Pragya. Ma'. Am. As a children's author, my question to you would be, when did you realize that you wanted to be an author and you wanted to write stories specifically meant for children? So that. And what made you take up this decision of writing books for children? Thank you."
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September 07, 2025 @sector4gp | A celebrity RJ Joseph Annamkutty Jose is a powerful storyteller. Ask a question about his book, Not All Angels Fly...
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"What was the most personal moment that inspired you to write? Not All Angels Fly."
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September 07, 2025 @soumyaaa0608 | Karishma Agarwal is a writer by passion and a homemaker by choice. Ask a question about her book, Jab Shabd Daraaye
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"Hello, ma'. Am. Many congratulations on the wonderful milestone of your book Jab Shab Darai. It's truly heartwarming and inspiring to see how you've carved a beautiful identity for yourself as a writer by passion and a homemaker by choice. That balance itself speaks volumes about your strength, creativity, and the determination to live authentically. Jab Shabdarai is not just a book. It feels like a journey into emotions that often remain unspoken yet deeply felt."
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September 07, 2025 @soumyaaa0608 | Vedashree Khambete-Sharma brings back Pride & Prejudice for Indian readers. Talk to her about her unique take on this most loved classic!
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"But what makes your work truly remarkable is the way you've transported these universal themes into an Indian context, making them feel not only familiar, but also deeply personal for readers here. Your adaptation carries with it a unique sensitivity. Preserve the spirit of Austen's world while weaving in the flavors, textures, and cultural layers of India, from the subtle family dynamics to the complexities of social expectations."
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September 07, 2025 @bhagath | A celebrity RJ Joseph Annamkutty Jose is a powerful storyteller. Ask a question about his book, Not All Angels Fly...
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"Why did you choose to translate this particular book into English? And why did you choose the title? Not all angels Fly. Can you brief the story behind it?"
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September 06, 2025 @ayushlokhande29 | National Bestselling author Annie Zaidi answers your queries about her latest release, The Comeback. Ask her a question
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"Also, what is your personal take in the scene where Shakila ma' am beats Asghar, her own son, in front of his family? What was the plan on writing such a heartbreaking scene and like, was it necessary for his comeback?"
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September 06, 2025 @ayushlokhande29 | National Bestselling author Annie Zaidi answers your queries about her latest release, The Comeback. Ask her a question
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"As we have seen in the story, most of the readers would have been amazed by the Asghar's comeback. According to you, what would be the consequences if Asgard could have forgiven him earlier and included him in his theatre company? Would his comeback still stand strong?"
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September 06, 2025 @ayushlokhande29 | National Bestselling author Annie Zaidi answers your queries about her latest release, The Comeback. Ask her a question
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"Hello, ma'. Am. I wanted to ask. Do you feel personally that the marriage of Jon with Nasu was a necessity? Like, did you do it for a happy ending for a reader?"
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September 06, 2025 @TanmayBarri | Advocate and founder of Pink Legal, Author Manasi Chaudhari is here to answer your questions about her path-breaking book, Legally Yours
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"Hey, Manasi. Congratulations on the book. I wanted to ask how you keep up hope in times like this. When the law is not doing what it's supposed to do. Do you see any positive change happening in the law? Anything you could share from your work?"
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September 06, 2025 @joe7986 | A celebrity RJ Joseph Annamkutty Jose is a powerful storyteller. Ask a question about his book, Not All Angels Fly...
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"Do you think generations are losing touch with the small moments of kindness that your book emphasizes?"
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FAQs about Author Spotlight:

How many episodes does Author Spotlight have?

The podcast currently has 223 episodes available.