PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Dec 26: The just-concluded Jamshedpur Literature Festival (JLF) 2025, which has steadily built its identity as a vibrant confluence of art and literature, once again connected the city with national and international creative discourse this year.
The two-day festival, organised by the Vidya Deep Foundation earlier this week, offered a rich literary and cultural experience, bringing together eminent writers, artists and intellectuals from India and abroad.
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A highlight of the festival was the strong participation of local authors, underscoring Jamshedpur’s growing literary strength.
During a key session, noted Jamshedpur-based author Anshuman Bhagat presented his book “Ek Safar Mein” to India’s Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, Harivansh.
The moment stood out as one of the most significant highlights of the festival, symbolising the recognition of local writing on a national platform.
“Ek Safar Mein” is set against the backdrop of the Bollywood and television industry.
The book sensitively captures the creative struggles, lived experiences, dilemmas and inner emotional journeys of those associated with the entertainment world.
Through his writing, Bhagat attempts to unveil the realities hidden behind the glamour, offering readers a thought-provoking and realistic narrative.
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The occasion marked an important milestone in Anshuman Bhagat’s literary journey and proved inspirational for local writers and emerging voices.
In addition, Bhagat also served as the coordinator of the festival session themed “Water, Forests and People’s Participation”, where he felicitated Padma Shri awardees by presenting them with mementoes.
Events like the Jamshedpur Literature Festival continue to provide a meaningful platform for local creators to share their voices and engage in wider dialogue.
This literary moment reaffirmed that Jamshedpur is not only an industrial hub but is also emerging as a strong centre of creative and literary consciousness, encouraging future generations of writers to explore new dimensions and seek national recognition.
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The grandeur of JLF 2025 was further enhanced by the presence of several eminent personalities, including Panchayat web series actor Pankaj Jha, Padma Shri awardee and renowned Kalbeliya dancer Gulabo Sapera, filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey, senior writer and journalist Sopan Joshi, acclaimed cartoonist Abid Surti, internationally renowned tribal artists Manish Pushkale and Bhajju Shyam, actor Rajesh Jais, and many other distinguished writers, artists and intellectuals from across the country.
Their active participation firmly established JLF 2025 as a memorable and impactful literary event on the national stage.
