PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, February 21: A distinctive literary gathering titled “Kalam Ka Karwaan: Syahi Se Shikhar Tak Ka Safar” turned the spotlight on the lived realities of writers rather than merely their published works.
Organised in Jamshedpur under the banner of Sahityasindhika, the event moved beyond conventional poetry readings and book discussions. Instead, it created space for writers to share the untold aspects of their journeys — struggles, self-doubt, rejection, financial hardship and the perseverance that ultimately shaped their creative identities.
The evening unfolded as an intimate and reflective dialogue between authors and audience, reinforcing the idea that literature emerges not just from imagination but from lived experience.
Writers Share Honest Reflections
Noted literary figures, including Jainandan, Anni Amrita and Pratibha Prasad, shared candid reflections on their creative journeys. Their narratives transformed personal challenges into collective inspiration, particularly for aspiring writers seeking guidance beyond the glamour often associated with literary success.
The session was anchored by Anita Nidhi, who emphasised that a writer’s true identity is forged through patience, disciplined practice and a deep sense of social responsibility.
Other participating writers — Arun Sajjan, Soni Sugandha, Sudha Goyal, Ajay Kumar Prajapati, Kamal Kishore Verma, Madhuri Mishra, Uday Pratap Hayat and Chhaya Prasad — added emotional depth with heartfelt accounts of their personal and literary experiences.
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Social and Environmental Consciousness
The collaboration with Humans of Jamshedpur strengthened the programme’s socially sensitive dimension, encouraging interactive engagement and thoughtful coordination.
Significantly, the event followed a zero-waste format, consciously avoiding plastic use and promoting environmental responsibility alongside literary commitment.
Taking the Movement Beyond Jamshedpur
Founder-writer Ansuman Bhagat announced plans to take Kalam Ka Karwaan to major literary centres, including Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi and Lucknow. The initiative aims to continue creating platforms where senior and contemporary writers can share the personal experiences that often remain unwritten but define the soul of literature.
Through this initiative, Jamshedpur has not merely hosted a literary event — it has sparked a thoughtful movement that transforms ink into inspiration and personal struggle into enduring strength.