In this relaxed and insightful episode, Ramkumar Singh delves into his memories of growing up in Rajasthan, exploring its celebrations, traditions, and dogmas. He reflects on his writing journey, offering insights into the life of a Bollywood writer, the loneliness of Mumbai, the concept of creativity in today's politically charged environment, and much more.

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Ramkumar Singh is a versatile Indian writer known for his work in screenwriting, Hindi fiction, film lyrics, criticism, and column writing. His short stories, published in literary journals and translated into various Indian languages, gained widespread acclaim. In 2012, his short story collection "Bhobhar tatha anya kahaniyaṅ" was published by Lokayat Prakashan, Jaipur, earning him the prestigious Rangey Rraghav Katha Samman from the Rajasthan Sahitya Academy.

In 2015, he made his debut as a novelist with the political satire "Zed Plus," published by Rajkamal Prakashan. This novel was later adapted into a film of the same name, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. His Rajasthani story "Bhobhar" received recognition at various Indian and international film festivals, leading to nominations for Best Story at the 21st LifeOk Screen Awards (for "Zed Plus”).

Additionally, he contributed as a dialogue writer for the film "Sarkar 3" and gained recognition as a lyricist for the critically acclaimed film "Anarkali of Arrah."

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