Interview Times 
Throughout classical times, writers struggled to express, even though they had believed to have happened in the distant past, the classics’ timeless quality enables us to apply them to current problems. We could make comparisons between the great works of Indian literature and the present and/or future to analyze or understand what is happening right now. Another argument is that since nothing has changed, we can continue to read great literature even though the world is changing. Indian classics are necessary for comprehending the world, regardless of the century, we are currently living in. You can always take advantage of it to manage issues or learn more about the world.
Today we are in a conversation with Mrs. Bandana Panda who has penned her literary power for the readers to connect with the changing world we are living in.
Being a homemaker Mrs. Bandana has never stopped herself from doing things that she inculcates. She is a social activist, a renowned writer, a proud mother, a benevolent wife, and a responsible citizen. As we all know good things are never planned it is a process that happens impromptu. From her adulthood, she wanted to spare time, participating in service to society. The writing was always in her ichors which insisted she follows her passion. She always wanted to be a people person. She tries and adds blessing to her day by helping one or the other. She was a Red Cross guide accompanist in her past days where she used to avail solutions and help for the needful.
‘I am grateful to my professor Prof. Harihara Mishra, an eminent poet who inspired me through his teaching skills and revert me to continue my lost hope for writing’, said Mrs. Panda.
Time is a count, which behaves countless as we count. It is all about time which acts on stage when it’s for the one. Mrs. Panda was completely clueless in her young days and did not give a thought to publishing her writings then. But as we all know time is the barrier and the creator of all happenings. In the year 2022, she published her first book named ‘ KUHUDIBANA’ which means ‘a forest with fogs’. It was published by our very reputed governor of Odisha Prof. Ganeshi Lal Ji. It was almost a proud moment for her to publish her first book with lots of positive opinions and hidden struggles. She was an economy freelance publisher for short poems, stories, etc. to print media and digital media. With time her writing got prominence and she got more confidence to turn this into a book of connection.
She thanks Preetichhanda Dhal and Subhranshu Panda for helping her publish and release the book. Few from her collections are Ratri go tume, Chitrasilpi, Martya re swarga, Dwitiya Ishwaranku pranam, Amrutayana, Adina Megha, Tumari Thikana, Bunakara, Kuhudibana, etc.
A writer’s thoughts and flavors change from person to person but the style remains the same. Somehow now a day we see westernization has flown through the generation which provides writings which is hard to carry on, yet I believe writers like Pratibha Ray, Radhamohan Gadnayak, etc can never be back with the same flavors and enhancement, Said Mrs. Panda. She believes the articulation should always be perfect matching it up with what he/she wants to portray through their writing. She says I am extremely proud of the new Gen Z writers who are trying to cover topics that are important and creative for the audience. As a drawback, she adds to exclude vulgarity in their writing formats and keep their message crisp.
Mrs. Panda, who is well known for being both a social writer and a people person, has taken on the job of helping three blind students from Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya find the ideal career path for their future. She is providing everything to them with her whole heart, from their finances to their necessities.
Furthermore, she says that neglecting one’s extracurriculars can have an impact on one’s quality of life. We are all fortunate to be creative, articulate individuals who are connected to the arts. She expresses gratitude to her mother, who was also a writer, and her husband Mr. Prasanna Panda for supporting her throughout her career. Her tutor helped her develop the skills necessary to write such works, and her friend Chancellor Dr. Tapan Kumar Panda recognized her talent and made it feasible.
INTERVIEWED BY- PRISITA DAS
