Subhechcha Ganguly 
Promila Devi Sutharsan Huidrom is a prolific writer who has made significant contributions to Hindi literature with her insightful works. With a deep passion for social activism and a keen interest in various societal issues, she brings a unique perspective to her writings, enriching the Hindi language and culture.
1. Promila, your dedication to upholding Hindi language and culture is commendable. What drives your passion for preserving and promoting Hindi in today’s diverse linguistic landscape?
Ans:My love for my motherland, my love for Hindi and my love for my roots, drive me to work on Hindi Literature. Hindi is not just a language, it speaks the culture, the rich vocabulary, and the tradition of India and beyond. We have to preserve our rich heritage, and language is the key to preserve our literature and taught to our younger generation.
2. As a writer deeply engaged in social activism, how do you see the role of literature, particularly in Hindi, in addressing contemporary social issues?
Ans: The key cause of any issue in a society or a Nation is to preserve it’s geography and heritage. Bharat/ India, being an extreme ancient land, has its history and tradition still being preserved due to our citizens and the deep rooted knowledge and ancient books like Vedas and Upanishads which cannot be replaced. There have been regional divisions, although we know that the roots are the same. Hindi being very close to Sanskrit, which is mother of approximately all the languages, has a lot to play its role. Currently I am involved in Manipur issue where Meiteis(the original Manipuris from more than 2 to 3 thousand years or more old written History) are being pushed to be another Kashmiris and as a citizen it’s our duty to stand for our mother land. I write Poetry in Hindi for my Mother India and Manipur – in Hindi and have got great response from my counterparts and deeply humbled to be an only Meitei Manipuri Pravasi Poet writing in Hindi from Norway. Because I follow my mother’s “words”, which was taught to me from very young that, “A Pen is indeed mightier than the sword”.
3. Could you share some of the societal topics that have inspired your writings, and how do you approach them through the lens of Hindi language and culture?
Ans: I am very much in love with my “Matrubhoomi/ MotherLand”, and have written a Book called “Ayushya” regarding that. It has deep rooted meaning for every citizen. It is very motivational, and it has inspired many. Being a student of Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Sounthern Command, and Army Area, Pune – I have had great Hindi Teachers who are my true inspirations and definitely after that the National Poets whose Poetries we have read and got inspirations with. “Ramdhari Singh Dinkar” was one of my fav “Rashtra Kavi”. Apart from him our former Prime Minister and a great Poet, “Atal Bihari Vajpaye” ji is also my inspiration. Every time I hear them I end up writing my own Poetry in Hindi about Bharat.
4. Let’s delve into your book “Ayushya.” What inspired the themes explored in this work, and how do you think it contributes to the discourse on Hindi literature?
Ans: As discussed in the previous question, I have discussed about my Book “Ayushya”. It purely written in Hindi and motivates the younger generation. It is a Poetry Book dedicated also to our National Heroes and all the citizen of India.
5. “Mera Toh Ye Mai Bhi Nahi” sounds intriguing. What motivated you to write this book, and how does it reflect your commitment to preserving Hindi language and culture?
Ans: This Book “Mera to yeh mai bhi nahi” is about philosophy of life and living. It’s a “Hindi Sahitya” or Literature explaining about the existence of life, we all come across once in lifetime. I preferred to write this Book in Hindi as Hindi Language is the language of my heart and I speak the deep words only in Hindi. I encourage everyone to write in Hindi, and myself, always prefer to write in Hindi.
6. In your opinion, what challenges do Hindi writers face in today’s literary landscape, and what steps can be taken to overcome them?
Ans: English is trending and becoming a global Language, although almost every Indian and neighboring countries understand Hindi if not, they speak. We, as an Indian Nation should promote our “Rashtra Bhasha” or language, instead of debating about which regional language is older or either. Hindi is closest to Sanskrit, and it is the heritage and literature of India. Everyone – atleast in India in their own way should promote Hindi.
7. For aspiring writers interested in exploring Hindi literature, what advice would you offer them to navigate the complexities of language and culture while staying true to their voice?
Ans: Most of the Indian understand Hindi and know the History. Whereas, when someone chooses to write they choose English, presuming- it’s the Global Language. The difficulty is not in the complexity of the language itself but first accepting Hindi as a Nation’s Language. I understand that there are many regional Languages and supporting it is very exemplary but as a Nation we must stand for one and Hindi being closest to Sanskrit we have to have a general global Indian National Language, so that any Indian can communicate within ourselves fluently and at the same time preserve and nourish our regional Language. We must stand as one as “Unity – we stand”. And language plays a very crucial role and standing as “One”.
