Where did the name "The Great Bong" come from? Can satire thrive in a pre-social media world? And how does a writer reconcile personal philosophy with ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita?

In this insightful episode, Mohua Chinappa engages in a free-wheeling conversation with Arnab Ray, the celebrated author, better known as The Great Bong. Arnab, one of India's pioneering bloggers, opens up about the origins of his iconic pseudonym and about the challenges in the book publishing industry.

What You’ll Learn:

• The story behind the legendary name "The Great Bong"

• Why he started his influential blog in the pre-social media era

• The art of using literature to make people feel uneasy

• His unique "interpretation of the Geeta" and the maturity that brings discomfort with certain implications

• The real value of literature festivals and why they are popular not for the books, but for the conversations

• The challenges of publishing and the difference between writing books and scripts

• The script of a classic film he wishes he had written

Join us for a candid conversation that traverses from satire to scripture, exploring the mind of a writer who challenges conventions both on the page and on the screen.

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