Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to share parts of my journey in conversations on radio shows, at literary festivals, and in podcasts. Conversations that go beyond the pages of my books. These moments have allowed me to pause and reflect on the path that brought me here: from a private banker to a children’s author, from spreadsheets to storytelling.

Each conversation has been an exploration — of why I write in rhyme, what draws me to mythology, and how the textures of everyday life, like the drape of a saree or the rhythm of a morning prayer, weave their way into my stories.

Through these exchanges, I’ve learned that stories don’t just live in books; they live in dialogues — in the sharing of experiences, values, and quiet realizations that continue to shape who I am, both as a writer and as a person.