Bapsi Sidhwa

Julian Barnes, a Booker Prize-winning author, shares his fascination with art, discussing how modernism and cubism influence literary techniques. He delves into the importance of artistic omissions and the evolving perception through repeated viewing. Bapsi Sidhwa, a Pakistani novelist and women's rights activist, reflects on her acclaimed novel The Crow Eaters, exploring Partition's impact and Parsi identity with humor. Both guests reveal how personal experiences shape their creative works and the societal influence of fiction.