Author Interview- Arpit Bakshi
Interviewer- Animesh Das
Arpit Bakshi is the
celebrated author of “Maha Vishnu Trilogy: Part1:The Code of Manavas”. The
book
has received much admiration from both the critics and the readers and now he
is about to
publish the much-awaited second installment of the book. In this
interview he has expressed his opinion on various issues and shared many
unknown facts about his life and career.
A.D-First of all I would like to
congratulate you on the massive success of your work.
A.B- Thanks.
A.D- So my first question to you is
‘Why Mythology inspired Science Fiction?’, ‘What attracts you towards this
particular genre?’
A.B- Indian mythology
is unique in ways that it is very difficult to not confuse it with Science
Fiction. I mean Pushpak-Viman, Brahm-Astra, Sound-chasing Arrows, are all these
not part of our rich mythological tradition? Question is not why Indian
Mythology and Science-Fiction. Question is - why not?
A.D-While going through your work,
one thing that I have noticed is your penchant for details. Whether it’s the
technical details or the geological one, you have designed everything in a
precise manner. How much time did you spend on research?
A.B- A lot, honestly a
lot. It took me five years to just complete my first book. Three for second
book, though. So am growing more efficient with each passing year.
A.D-If you could be famous at
something other than writing, what would that be?
A.B- A Physicist!
A.D-Sir you wanted to pursue a
career in theoretical physics but ended up opting for engineering. There are
many students in India who wants to pursue their dreams but due to family
pressure, ended up taking something they don’t like at all. What is your advice
for them?
A.B- I just do not know
what to say. We are light years behind in fundamental researches. Even people
who graduate as engineers head toward IT sector or other comfort jobs.
A.D- Do you hear from your readers
much? What kinds of things do they say?
A.B- I surely do. They
have all the sweetest and nicest thing to say. I mean I do get hate for playing
with mythology sometime, but apart from that it’s wonderful hearing from my
readers.
A.D-While writing the novel, did
the thought ever occur to your mind that maybe a large number of religious
minded Indian readers won’t accept your work?
A.B- Not really.
A.D-What do you like to do in your
spare time, when not working on a novel?
A.B- Excessive overdose
of television.
A.D-A common misconception entwined
with authors is that they are socially inept, how true is that?
A.B- Gone are those
days, when you could sit on your high chair and wait for people to queue up for
your work. Today any author who dreams of gaining traction among his reader has
to be socially apt to. You cannot afford to be reclusive these days.
A.D- Did you ever consider writing
under a pseudonym?
A.B- Never.
A.D-Do you have any advice for the
young writers?
A.B- Write on a
schedule. Rise early or wake u till late but make writing a habit.
A.D-Have any new writer grasped
your attention recently?
A.B- Not really.
A.D- Thank you for sharing your
experiences with us and best of luck for all your future endeavours.
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