The book release was followed by a panel discussion. The panelists included Mr. Sanjeev Chopra and Mr. Navtej Johar. The conversation was moderated by Ms. Monika Dhami.
On the occasion, Author Aman Deep emoted, “I don’t write, writing comes to me. It is basically, aamad.” She further explained that Ahbaab is the plural form of Habeeb and refers to friends, lovers and loved ones. In essence, Ahbaab defines our entire being.
Renowned author, historian and curator of literary festival Value of Words (VOW) at Dehradun, Sanjeev Chopra said, “It is uncommon to have someone dealing with government accounts and finances indulge in poetry with such passion and her works are reminiscent of a rare spirituality that connects you to the soul on reading the couplets.” An IAS officer, he served as Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in his last posting.
Bharatnatyam Expert, Yoga Acharya, Professor of Performing Arts and an activist, Navtej Johar exclaimed, “As an artist he can identify with the creative urge that Aman had from her early childhood and with the encouragement of her father, it blossomed into the beautiful soul stirring poetry that we have seen today.”
Ms. Monika Dhami has a passion for Indian crafts, heritage and is an avid book reader. At the event she shared her views as, “It is an honour to be part of such a prestigious event amongst luminaries present here. It is a one of a kind evening that we all should feel extremely delighted to be part of.”