Know Thy Stars: The Dynamic Duo- Mr. Subhasis Das and Miss Mahi Singla

Hello!

So we are back with yet another thrilling interview!

Today we have, not one, but two brilliant authors.

What happens when Chandigarh di Kudi meets Mumbai cha Mulga?

While one loves shopping, the other aspires to become a film maker

While a single cup of coffee is all the she needs to charge up, what he needs are long conferences.

They are different yet similar

They are awesome

They are brilliant

They are Mr. Subhasis Das and Miss Mahi Singla....

1. How does an idea for a story come to you?

Subhasis: Well… Day dreaming in Office.

Mahi: For me, add coffee to his reply.

2. At what age did you start writing?

Subhasis: Three I guess when I was in a play school.

Mahi: That was seriously not funny Subho! Anyway, I had been an avid reader all my life but never thought I would myself write a book ever. I thank Subho for being so supportive and giving me a chance to write an amazing story like I.T. Hurts.

3. Is this your first book?

Subhasis: C’mon Tara! That guy on Mom says no girlfriend’s cover is actually young me with long hair and glasses.

Mahi: Though I.T. Hurts is the first book I wrote but my second novel ’12 Hours’ was released before.

4. What is the book- I.T. Hurts about?

Subhasis: Well, it is a story of six youngster who join an IT firm with a common ambition to be rich and for that they can do anything. It’s a book about knowing your inner demon.

Mahi: I would be happy if you find the rest of the story by reading the book itself.

5. How did you come up with the name- I. T. Hurts?

Subhasis: I remember when I was still fiddling with the idea for my next story after Mom says no girlfriend, I went on a dinner with my college friend Misbah. I narrated the story to him and also told him that I wasn’t able get a title for it. He then suggested- I.T. Hurts which I liked.

Mahi: I joined late. He had already finalized the name and I too liked it.

6. Which is the favorite part of your book I. T. Hurts?

Subhasis: Well, to point out a part and term it as a favorite would be so unfair. It has six different stories in it and all are my favorite.

Mahi: Again I would not talk much about the story but for me the best thing about I.T. Hurts was co-authoring Subho.

7. What do you think is more important- the names of the character or the nature of the character?

Mahi: Of course, the nature of the character is more important but you need to be cautious while choosing the names too.

Subhasis: Having a great story is important, rest fall in place automatically.

8. If the protagonist of your favorite book comes alive in front of you, what would you say?

Subhasis: Umm… I don’t know.

Mahi: I will marry Gautam.

9. Is there a particular time of the day when you write your ideas? When?

Subhasis: In office, particularly during long meetings.

Mahi: Give me a coffee and I am charged any time.

10. Just like you are an inspiration to others, who is/are your inspiration?

Subhasis: My Maa

Mahi: My Mom

11. What would you consider to be your biggest accomplishment?

Subhasis: I want to be a filmmaker someday.

Mahi: I want to own Zara, Levi’s, Gucci, and list goes on…

12. They say, “Nobody can judge you, as much as you yourself can.” Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Mahi: Let’s do this for each other. I see a pot-belled half bald man sitting on a laptop and searching for Yami Gautam hot on Google.

Subhasis: An old lady with broken teeth, wrinkled face but wearing high heels sipping coffee in a CCD

13. What would you do if you weren’t into writing?

Subhasis: I would have been dating someone.

Mahi: Shopping. More shopping.

14. How do you react to the reviews that you get about your writing from your readers?

Mahi: Depends. Positive or Negative.

Subhasis: Depends. Boy or Girl.

15. What is your biggest fear?

Subhasis: Mahi not picking my call.

Mahi: My new heels not of my size.

16. Which is your favorite fictional character?

Subhasis: BATMAN

Mahi: A matured Subhasis

17. Who is your favorite author?

Subhasis: Mahi Singla

Mahi: Now I will have to take his name. You mind next question, Tara?

18. List any 3 books that you would recommend to our readers.

Subhasis: I.T. Hurts, Mom says no girlfriend and 12 Hours, of course.

Mahi: Only two, I.T. Hurts and 12 Hours.

19. Is there one specific subject you would never write about? What would that be?

Mahi: Till date whatever, I’ve written has covered different subjects. I like to be versatile.

Subhasis: I would never write about my ex.

20. Which genre, according to you, is the most difficult to write?

Subhasis: Writing itself is very difficult if you can’t come up with new ideas.

Mahi: I completely agree with him.

21. Are you working on your next? What is it about?

Subhasis: Yes! I have completed ‘Mumbai Unplugged’ and now looking for a publisher who don’t care if my protagonists don’t have sex in the whole book.

Mahi: These days lot of sale around, so I am kinda busy.

22. Since you have co-authored this book and have written some on your own, what do you prefer more- co-authoring or writing on your own?

Subhasis: This is the first time that I am co-authoring and it just happened accidently yet I must say, I had a great time working with Mahi. However, co-authoring is very difficult since two different people have different perspectives for a same situation. Also, there are other factors like publications, marketing, editing and contracts to look on. So, all the work load should be equally handled. Co-authors need to respect and trust each other. For future, I don’t know. After I.T. Hurts, I wrote many short stories and they were not co-authored.

Mahi: I had released two books and both were Co-authored and luckily, both of my Co-authors are my best friends. So, there wasn’t any problem whatsoever.

23. What is your message to other budding authors?

Subhasis: Read more books. Ours is now available at Flipkart at a discounted rate.

Mahi: Stop asking me to be your co-author and yes order my all books.

Thank you both for the valuable time that you have given us!

It was indeed fun interviewing both of you!

All the best for your book- I. T. Hurts

It sure is going to be a best seller

Guys! Their book "I.T. Hurts" is now available on pre- order.