Subhechcha Ganguly 
Priyanshu Vandana Shekhar, a versatile wordsmith and dedicated KVS TGT Teacher hailing from the historic city of Munger, Bihar, paints vivid tapestries of emotion through his pen. With solo works like “Impressions of The Mind and The Heart,” he navigates the intricate corridors of human experience, infusing his narratives with depth and resonance. A connoisseur of literature and a collector of books, Priyanshu’s creative spirit finds solace in nature, music, and the art of storytelling, reflecting a life woven with passion and purpose.
- Your journey from being a KVS TGT Teacher to becoming a published author is intriguing. How do you balance the demands of teaching with your passion for writing, and how has your profession influenced your literary endeavors?
Answer: It’s said “Life is a journey”, “journey till the dusk of life”. I believe it truly. In my journey of life, from being a KVS TGT Teacher to becoming a published author to currently being a BPSC HIGH SCHOOL TGT ENGLISH TEACHER, it has been a marvellous journey. Filled with emotions and so many lessons of life, all this was and has never been easy for me. Maintaining a balance between the role of a teacher and my passion for writing isn’t a cakewalk but I’m able to perform in both the arenas, thanks to the varied field of teaching which not only helps me but gives clarity in terms of writing. My teaching goes on with my passion for writing and has influenced my literary endeavours to a great extent. Through teaching I have vast experiences at my workplace and beyond and provides me with ample opportunities to dive deeper into the seamless and limitless ocean of writing and explore and expres myself in varied ways.
2.”Impressions of The Mind and The Heart” delves into the depths of human emotion. Could you share the inspirations behind this work and the themes you explore within its pages?
Answer: “Impressions of The Mind and The Heart”, as the title suggests, comes straight from the heart and soul diving into the depths of human emotions. A lot has inspired me to craft this piece of art but my biggest inspiration behind my most cherished work is my duty as a mirror of society and a guiding light to show the society and the world the much needed light to humanity. All the themes that I have explored within its pages are a myriad of emotions that humans feel and the experiences that they encur with. The themes further show the truth of the society and the people, which all, I’ve dealt with in my book.
3.As a writer, poet, author, and compiler, you wear many hats. How do you navigate between these different roles, and do they influence each other in your creative process?
Answer: I may wear many hats and each hat navigates differently for me. Navigating between different roles but the purpose is one, to impact and to bring change for the greatest good. Every role of mine not only influence each other but helps me and drives me further in my creative process to delve deeper into the unknown and to explore and express myself and the human emotions effortlessly.
4.Your hobbies encompass a wide array of artistic and intellectual pursuits. How do activities like reading, creative writing, and book collecting fuel your creativity and enrich your writing?
Answer: My hobbies encompassing artistic and intellectual pursuits pushes me and drives me and fuels my energy with the rock, the mojo, the willpower and the purpose to impact and to change and beautiful a torchbearer and a mirror of society. I’m able to dive deeper into the farthest unknown and explore and create out of them works of art that enriches my writing and my life as a whole and provides clarity and keeps the artist within me going on and on.
5.Munger, Bihar, holds a rich historical and cultural heritage. How does your hometown influence your writing, and do you draw inspiration from its landscapes and stories?
Answer: The place where you grow up, where you spend the majority of your life influences and impacts your whole life. My hometown Munger has not only shaped my life but has also been a source of inspiration behind my writing. It has influenced my writing in the most beautiful way by helping me find my mojo and start my writing journey. This is the place where my artistic journey began. The beautiful landscapes speak volumes, stories hidden behind the silence, stories of the town, the people. Behind closed doors, beautiful landscapes lies stories of the heard. As an artist I draw inspiration from all of this and sketch the stories of the unheard dealing with human emotions and experiences of life.
6.What advice would you offer to aspiring writers who are juggling multiple passions and professions, seeking to find their voice in the literary world?
Answer: My advice to aspiring writers would be to come out of their comfort zones without any fear and travel into the unknown to explore and to become their true self, be limitless and unstoppable, maintaining the balance and navigating effortlessly between different roles. You can only find your voice in the artistic world when you listen from your heart and soul to your heart and soul because writing isn’t just an art, it’s beyond, in my eyes it’s the most beautiful language of expression. For me it’s like the breath of a fresh air, it’s like the oxygen, the heart beats that best and keep me alive. So, dive deeper and gorgeous beyond into the unknown because that is where you will hear voices of silence, voices of your heart and soul and voices of the artist within you.
Keep learning, keep unlearning, keep growing, keep transforming, keep inspiring, keep shining and most importantly keep penning your heart and soul. My best wishes to all
