Family businesses and the passing down of talents through generations are well-known phenomena. Novelist Karanbir Singh stands as a living metaphor for the adage "All's in Blood," as writing came naturally to him from his father. Following his father's demise, Karanbir took it upon himself to complete his father's half-finished book, which chronicled his father's battle with cancer and his own extraordinary quest to make sense of our existence and decipher the enigma of life itself. After nearly three years of dedicated effort, Karanbir's first book, "My Little Infinity: Journey of a Father and Son," was published, marking the emergence of a new star in the writing industry. However, Karanbir's journey was far from effortless. In addition to writing, he explored various realms within the industry, venturing into television writing, concept writing, copywriting, voiceovers, acting, and even teaching.
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The challenges he faced were significant. Karanbir reflects on this period, saying, "The biggest challenge at that time was balancing these worlds while also dealing with my father's passing. Completing my dad's book took a toll on me, as I had to revisit a period of my life that I was trying to escape. There were days when tears flowed while I typed, even without my awareness. But I suppose that's the beauty of storytelling and creativity—they demand nothing less than our all."
"Another big challenge one faces as a writer is getting someone to believe in their work. It took me two years to write my upcoming book, ‘Salt. Water. Pepper: A Perfect Mock-Tale," which is a fictional thriller, and another three years of re-writing. It is easy to feel strongly for what you have created, but the hardest part is to send it out for others to review it, understand where you are falling short, and just rewrite what you have written time and again and agian and again without giving up on your vision". He further emphasises, "I think if you keep doing something regularly, it first becomes a habit and then slowly becomes a part of you," Karanbir concludes by giving a piece of advice for the readers.
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Well, being consistent and unwavering in the midst of thunder is what we aspire to learn from Karanbir’s journey.
