‘Marathon Baba’-‘The kickasss fiction that breaks all rules of writing’.yes indeed a very catchy review by the hindu..Let us find out how did Mr.kohli got upto this psychedelic style of writing.
Niharika-Sir our readers would like to know what inspired you to write
marathon baba?
Girish sir-Creativity finds its own creator. The thoughts of
running away from my life were breeding inside me for a long time. Eventually,
the outburst poured out on paper. I was very excited to explore the themes of
escapism and eternal peace. Marathon Baba took me on a great journey.
Niharika-Where did marathon baba come from.What was the first step
towards this book?
Girish sir-Marathon Baba came from my nomadic subconscious
which is always searching for peace. Marathon Baba is a consummation of my life
experiences, my imagination, every book that I have ever read, every person I
have ever met and every movie that I have ever watched.
Niharika- great..The cover page of the book shows a place called
freenagar.Tell us about it.
Girish Sir-I am so happy you noticed that. I have travelled a
lot over India and I have spent a lot of time in Srinagar. Freenagar is the
title of one of my books in progress. It is my interpretation of Srinagar. I
feel that except the people of Srinagar, nobody has the right to write about
Srinagar, but then, nobody can stop me from writing Freenagar. Marathon Baba
exists in a third world country, it could be any country in the world and
Freenagar is the truth of every third world nation. Although Freenagar does not
feature in the book, I thought of putting it on the map to give readers a
better idea of how Girish Kohli thinks.
Niharika- wow…This has to be noted indeed..Please Tell us any one of
the memorable moments of the time you were writing this book.
Girish Sir-I am not really conscious of what I
am writing when I am writing. I never remember how it all came in the book.
When I read my work today, it surprises me. I say, ‘when did I write this?’ But
I do remember that I cried twice while writing because of what I was writing.
Once during chapter 21 and then during chapter 28.
Niharika-Sir this is the third book you have written but the first
one to get published.What about the other two?
Girish Sir-The other two are called “Junkies” and “Ahoy”.
Nothing much has happened with them. Publishers are showing interest in what I
want to publish next, but I don’t know what I want. I love the uncertainty of
my life.
Niharika-We are loving it too.Apart from the story, the cover itself
is very unique..whose idea was it?
Girish Sir-The cover’s credit goes to my publishers. They
have a young and creative team on their side.
Niharika-Sir what are we getting after marathon baba?
Girish Sir-I don’t know. “Junkies’, ‘Ahoy’, “Freenagar’ or
perhaps a historical fiction that I am researching on. I am excited about this
historical fiction. It is not only a fascinating story but also asks a very
pertinent question. There are so many stories in my tummy that I am gaining
weight day by day.
Niharika- J oho Never mind.. Is
there any message you would like to give our premature writers?
Girish Sir-Read. Travel. Love…. And you shall become great
writers.
Niharika-I am really thankful to you sir for your valuable time and a
great coffee over J I really look forward
to all your works.
A girl who is
simple as you think and complicated as you make.
Public speaking, writing, reading, creativity, adds to her domain though small but a cherry on the top.
Contact : niharika_25aug@yahoo.com
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3 comments:
really a great conversation..!!
keep up the good work..:)
gr8 work...
prosper.....!!!!!!!
Good job!!
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