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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
The book is written in two parts. Part I gives fascinating stories about men like filmmaker Avtar Kaul ( 27 Down ), writer Hriday Kaul Bharati, theatre doyen Bansi Kaul, poet Moti Lal Saqi, playwright Ali Mohammad Lone, singer Vijay Malla, singer Ghulam Hassan Sofi, poet Shantiveer Kaul, politician Sadiq Ali, writer Arvind Gigoo, composer Muhammad Ashraf, broadcaster Lassa Kaul, writer/broadcaster Umesh Kaul, writer /broadcaster Mohan Nirash, poet Chaman Lal Chaman, bureaucrat/author Prem Nath Dar, writer Pushkar Nath BA, writer/ broadcaster Bansi Nirdosh and some more persons. Part II comprises beautiful memories and lively anecdotes about social life in Kashmir. In Part II, the essays on Shawl, Hannjis of Kashmir and Burzahom reveal deep research while the write-ups like ‘Bangladesh Clothes’ put Mota in the category of classic humour and satire writers. The nostalgia in stories like,’ Winter Without Rain or Snow,’ The Paetgor,’ Mir Paan House’, and ‘India Coffee House’ give the reader a deep feeling of loss and longing. The keen observations of Avtar Mota are a treat to enjoy in both parts. Nothing escapes his discerning eyes.
AVTAR MOTA
Avtar Mota is a poet, author, photographer, writer and art critic. His write-ups on the art and culture of Kashmir appear regularly in many national and international journals, newspapers and his blog, ‘Chinar Shade’. His books, ‘The Tulips And The Snowstorm ‘, 'The Essays That May Change Your Beliefs ', ' Landscape And Lament--Art, Exile And The Rebel Artist ‘, 'The Shikaras In The Frozen Lake', ‘ The Books You Missed To Read ‘, 'Eleven Unforgettable Travellers To Kashmir ' and 'Kashmir: The Crown Jewel Of Indic Civilization ' have been well received and extensively reviewed in the newspapers.
