"From a procurement associate to a 5 STAR Rating Author" - Sabi Shaikh
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"From a procurement associate to a 5 STAR Rating Author" - Sabi Shaikh
Hello Sabi, It’s a great moment for me in welcoming you again for our readers. The last time you were here just before the launch of “via-Delhi a twisted tail of love”. Now things certainly changed for you in the meanwhile. You are a successful writer and a lot of questions are waiting here for you. So from starting
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Hello Sabi, It’s a great moment for me in welcoming you again for our readers. The last time you were here just before the launch of “via-Delhi a twisted tail of love”. Now things certainly changed for you in the meanwhile. You are a successful writer and a lot of questions are waiting here for you. So from starting
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How was the first week just after
the launch of your book?
It
was phenomenal. My friends and readers started treating me like a celebrity. I
was sold out on Amazon.in, Flipkart.com and Infibeam.com in no time. It
exceeded my expectations in a big time. You won’t believe that fact that I have
my very own “Sabi Shaikh’s Fan group” on whatsapp. Hahahaha …. Someone up there
is definitely happy with me. It just took me 1 book to establish myself as a
writer. But to be very honest with you I am still a very ordinary man with very
ordinary habits.
From
an ordinary man how gradually people started recognize you as a writer?
I had to do a hell lot
of online marketing on various social media sites. I just kept on talking about
my debut novel every single day to any random person that I met in person on or
these social media sites. When you are a debutante you have very limited or no
resources at all. In my case I had no resources. I had to promote and market my
debut novel all by myself. It has all paid off, isn’t it? I feel really nice
when people address me as Writer Sahaab. I feel a sense of achievement. Nothing
comes easy and I really had to slog my a** to get to where I am today.
Hard
work always paid off. As Autographs are the dreams of every writer. Who was the
first lucky one to get an autograph from your side and what were your feelings
at that time?
My first ever autograph
was given to a girl named Juweria. I can never forget this name for as long as
I live. I was clearly on cloud nine and the best part was that my book was
still not out in the market. This is exactly what good marketing can do.
The
reactions of society are important in every phase of life. What special
attention you have got in your circle after the celebrity treatment?
As said earlier, I am
still a very ordinary man. When people address me as a celebrity my heart
actually skips a few beats. I really don’t bother myself with the reaction of
the society. Good or bad, I don’t let it get to my head. My friends still treat
me as the same old Sabi which makes me very happy. Does featuring in the
newspapers, giving e-magazine and on-air Radio interviews give you a celebrity
status? Honestly I don’t know.
Since
your book is based on a love story. Tell us something about love in your views?
How do you see it in terms of cultures and religions?
Every religion teaches
you to love then why is religion a problem when it comes to Love?
Different people have
different views and opinion about love. But for me Love for me is something
which is definitely worth fighting for. Love is all about being happy and trust
me Love is the most beautiful feeling in this world. It makes you feel Alive about
the culture and religions?? I really don’t care. We live in a country that is
full of Hypocrites and I doubt that anything will ever change. People will
still murder love stories in the name of culture and religion. Do you think
this makes God happy? I don’t think so. Nothing will ever change Nazar but I
will still keep trying to be the change. I will still keep writing to influence
people and their mentalities. All my books would revolve around the INDIAN
SAMAAJ. Someone needs to be blunt and call them a Hypocrite; I decided to be
that someone.
That’s
great thoughts and you had done good job in your book too.Which is your
favorite character and very close to you in “via-Delhi a twisted tail of love
“and why?
That would be Rafique
khan, Saifu’s father. The role that he has played often leaves my readers
speechless. My father cried after reading this novel and I am sure any father
would. It shows a Father love which is not always loud like a Mothers love. It’s
silent and yet it manages to speak volumes.
What
are your next plans?
Bollywood… I want to
write scripts for Bollywood someday. Insha’Allah let’s see how far this goes. I
am the kind of a person who never gives up on his dreams. I think giving up on
your dreams is a Sin. So I am ready to work harder and put in more effort. I’ll
get there someday.
Bollywood…
Which actors you want to see playing a lead role inside it?
Saifuddin khan’s role
should be played by Ranveer Singh. Mridu Bhattacharya’s role should be played
by Ileana D’cruz. Ricky’s role would be absolutely perfect for Vir Das and
Rafique Khan’s role should be played by Boman Irani Sahaab.
How
it is connected to the audience and what ratings book has got on the online
stores?
Via Delhi – A twisted
tale of Love has and overall rating of 5 STARS with some amazing reviews on
Amazon, Flip kart, Infibeam and Goodreads so I am assuming that the book has
managed to connect with the audience in a sublime manner. I hope that this 5
STAR streak continues.
Tell us something about your next
book?
My
next novel is a Love story. It would revolve around the life of a cancer
patient. This novel would be full of unexpected twists and turns too. I call it
the Sabi’s touch. I can’t reveal anything more at the moment.
Tell us the support of the
publishing house in bringing the book to a front and contribution in its
success?
Can I use the statement
“NO COMMENTS” here? I have recently shifted to Gargi Publishers and they would
be publishing and marketing my books from now on. The reason for that are more
professionalism and a better distribution channel. I want my book to be
available at every nook and corner of the Country.
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That’s the spirit
inside you which talks a lot about you. Have a great future ahead.
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