I read his book Seven Days Without You a couple of
months back and had liked the unique style of perceiving an idea and having a
superb quality of projecting it in a eye catching way to grab attention of
readers. This love story revolves around Vishwas and his introspective and
insightful journey for seven days to finally understand the reality between
love and infatuation.
A warm welcome to Anmol Rana who lives in one of the
most beautiful and lovely places to live – Dehradun – a place quite near to
mother nature.
About your
education
Till my high school I have studied in one of the finest schools
of India, in Mussoorie. Then there was a financial crisis in the family and I
couldn't continue with my education in that school. I did my senior secondary
from a Hindi medium government school from Dehra Dun. My entire schooling
couldn't teach me what that one crisis did. Away from my parents at fourteen I
knew what struggle is.
What career did you plan during your
education days
That I'll answer honestly.
When I was in Mussoorie, my best schooling days, I wanted to
become like Diego Maradona. I was good at soccer. Still.
When I was in Dehradun, my worst schooling days, I wanted to
become like Ajay Devgan - standing on two bikes and stretching his legs across
to cross a road-dvider. DON'T LAUGH OK!
When I came into college, I found something new inside me - A
singer. "I want to learn music and become like Sonu Nigam" - I said
to my father. He didn't reply, just stopped my pocket money. It was then that I
was enlightened with the mantra than runs human lives in this world - 'Baap
Bada Na Bhaiyaa, Sabse Bada Rupaiyaa.' I started giving tuition ( Although I
just panik now thinking what those kids would be doing now). To teach them for
one hour, I worked on myself for two. It was like taking money for learning
from students. Although I had passed my science subjects with grace marks I
taught (learnt) science to (from) them. And after a few years I suddenly saw an
identity card hanging over my chest that read Anmol Rana - Scientist. So
now I say that yes I wanted to become a Scientist and bla bla bla....
What is your
biggest source of inspiration in life
Inspiration is a random phenomenon. Anything can inspire you.
Let everything come to you but don't forget to put a guard at the gates of your
mind. When I am not very extrovert, inside there is a different Anmol who is
always keen and curious to know, think and talk with honesty what others try to
ignore or are afraid of talking about. That Anmol inspires me and even drives
me.
What hurts you most
in this world
Insensitivity and ignorance. I feel wounded when I come across
anyone who pretends to be what he is not, and vice versa.
What is the biggest challenge you have
faced? Were you able to overcome it? How?
My marriage was the biggest challenge I have ever faced. It was
an inter caste marriage - Brahmin and Rajput. And how did I overcome it, you
would know in coming time through one of my books.
If you had to live a day of your life
as one of the living or dead personality, who would it be and why?
"Intellectual need a reason. Public need a belief". I
would like to live a day of Adolf Hitler's life. I want to see with my eyes how
did he move a nation to follow his dreams.
What is your
favorite genre and why?
As a reader I don't choose any book based on genre. If the blurb
forces me to open the first page of the book, I pick it up irrespective of its
genre.
As a writer I want to repeat only my style, not type. So no
specific genre here either.
What is the purpose of your writing?
If you ask a reader, what is the purpose of its reading, what
would he say. It's fun, passion and love. That's it.
Which of your work published so far?
"Seven Days Without You" is my debut and only
published book. I have written a few articles for newspapers, but that's an old
story now.
What are your forthcoming writings?
You will know soon.
What are your future plans?
No plans. I like surprises.
What four top most
things you take care of while writing a book?
Different.
Simple and engaging.
Style of dialogue delivery.
Style of narration.
Your dream
destination on Earth?
Newzealand.
Your origin of
birth and other countries you have visited/ stayed. What best things you liked
in these countries around the globe?
Born, brought up and made in INDIA. I like the volatility of
life in India.
What is your zodiac?
Pisces
What one thing in your life you wish
had not happened?
I should have not become a writer. My life was free until this
happened. Now I am under pressure.
What is your definition of fear and
how to overcome it?
Fear is a state of mind. When you underestimate yourself, when
you don't know yourself and when you don't accept yourself, fear is born. If
you don't want fear to occupy your mind, vaccinate it with the knowledge of
self and life.
How would you define God in your words?
Anybody in this universe that can be defined with a sex 'ling'
is a part of 'shiv ling'. So, I am god. You are god. We all are gods.
What are your further/ future plans?
Become a known and good man. And for that I will work hard, do
my work sincerely, be socially aware,connected and dedicated, and write more
books.
What are your views on love? What is
true love?
Love is a emotion that works like a like a catalyst that affects
your life dramatically, if overdosed then drastically. Expectation is an
inseparable enemy of love. Expectations is the key factor that if not handled
properly sprouts a cold war in love. To keep love love, one must dilute its
acidic nature with the base honesty, trust, and priority.
If you can tell your woman that you still masturbate fantasizing
about the most sexy woman in your office, you truly love her.
How much Vishwas
Rana the lead character of Seven Days Without You resembles to Anmol Rana the
writer?
Vishwas is my child, so are the other ten. Half characteristics
imagined, Vishwas is half me.
