“Who says that a book can just be about poetry, prose, or plays?”
“Ummm, no one. No one says that.”
“Then why don’t we try something new?”
“Sure, what do you have in mind?”
“Something new. Something different. Something where varying perspectives are visible on a single sheet of paper, in a single conversation. No characters, no clear beginning, middle, and end, simply conversations.”
“Conversations” and its Hindi counterpart “संवाद” are evidently an experiment by Arz Hai and a successful one at that. Exploring a new writing style, Arz Hai, during the COVID lockdown, dared to step a little further than just poetry and stories. The intention was to challenge the writers, intrigue the readers, and express different perspectives on a topic.
Different perspectives in art, especially in writing, are vital because they open windows into experiences and truths beyond our own. Every writer carries a unique lens shaped by their history, culture, and emotions, and when these voices come together, they create a richer, more nuanced tapestry of human experience. Expressing diverse perspectives in writing not only challenges stereotypes and broadens understanding, but also helps readers see reflections of themselves in unexpected places. In this way, art becomes not just expression, but also connection — a meeting ground where empathy, dialogue, and imagination flourish. This is what Arz Hai’s focal interest was for this book, and usually is for other works as well while following at different theme.