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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
The book "Siddhant" has been inspired by the actual artworks of Siddhant Khattri, a contemporary artist. Watching his pencil dance gracefully over the canvas is a visual treat that could stir the creative bone in every person who witnesses this magic. The story has been intricately woven to bring out those aspects of an artist that people fail to recognize during their mundane life journeys. It is about the journey of a young artist, Yana, who refuses to agree that she is a fluke of nature born in a house of scientists and engineers. Her journey to discover the voice in her head that guides her when she draws, leads her to the history of her maternal grandfather who had never been mentioned at her home. With the limited sources she has and the judgemental feedback she gets about his life, she is on the verge of giving up her search and her art for good, when she discovers what a true genius he had been. Here was an artist, a genius, that the world had measured on the same scale as commoners.
This book is the author's version of an artist's life; and they have planned to take this journey together to reach out to the world!
Karuna Kochar
Karuna Kochar embraced the dream of being a writer at the age of 14, when her high school teacher had called upon her to congratulate her on her incredible story. It brought her immense joy to know that her words had the power to touch another's heart. Over the years while pursuing her career in various roles, she has maintained her passion for people. Meeting people inspires her and knowing them inspires her stories. Over the years, Karuna has built an incredible circle of people that surround her. Her idea of a perfect evening is to get to know a new soul over a mug of beer. Her understanding of human emotions comes from the depth of conversations she has about love and life, with her friends as well as her companions.
"There is a sense of comfort when I speak with strangers, perhaps because with them, I am not afraid to be me" - Karuna Kochar
