Niharika | Jalandhar
Himani a young journalist have step ahead into the field of writing with her debut book ‘Namak’. With this book she tried to explain the ups and downs of life in an interesting way in the context of relating it with the spices and the most important element of every dish ‘Namak’ (salt). Here are some slices of chit-chat done with her.
How are you feeling as your first book got published?
Not only just for any writer or artist, everyone have some emotional connection with whatever they create. I also felt the same emotion. For me it’s like achieving something really big. All those people who supported me I’m really very thankful to them and whatever I learned from them is very valuable.
Tell us about your book and what is it about?
My first book’s title is “Namak”. Some people find it weird but this name has been selected purposely. But once you’ll start reading it you will find every layer gets sorted. This book consists 80 short stories, that include every spice that complete the dish of your life. As “Namak” is very essential in every dish so i found it right and choose the name for the book.
What made you to write a book or an writer?
It’s my childhood dream. This is something which i can do effortlessly. For making me a writer my father has played very important part. When other students used to read text books I used to enjoy reading magazines like ‘Champak’, ‘Chanda Mama’, ‘Saras Salil’, ‘Mehkta Anchal’, ‘ Aaj kal ‘ Hans’, and ‘Kathadesh’.
My father used to read literature supplements and I used to read with him. He also having a habit of writing poems, stories, Shayaries in his diary so i copied him. My father is the one whom i give the actual credit that I am a writer today.
Who’s your inspiration?
There is not a single or particular inspiration, from my school hindi teacher to famous writers ‘Manto’, ‘Vinod Kumar Shukal’, ‘Paulo Coelho’ and ‘Ruskin Bond’ everyone is my inspiration.
It is said that English books has a vast reach rather than hindi and your first book is in hindi so what you have to say about it?
It’s harsh and bitter to know that people want to read hindi but don’t want to buy it. Whether they english books or not but they definitely buy it. This definitely affect writers. For me to write in hindi was really important because I can easily connect through it. If my readers like this book in hindi then I will also try to get published it in english.
Which writers do you like to read?
I like to read ‘Vinod Kumar Shukal,’ ‘Paulo Coelho’ most.
What are your future projects?
Would you like to give some suggestion for budding writers?
For upcoming writers, write what you feel right. First of all improve your writing skills then explore more and more and after getting experienced step into the market.
