An Interview with Professor Vikas Sharma on Changing Political and Social Landscape

Abstract

The interview with Professor Vikas Sharma explores the rapidly changing global political and social landscape, addressing issues such as trade wars, terrorism, cultural shifts, and the decline of humanistic values in a profit-driven world. Prof. Sharma shares his realist perspectives on Indo–US trade tensions, the roles of Nehru and Modi, Indo-Pak conflicts, and Trump’s foreign policies. He defends Indian organisations like the RSS, highlights challenges posed by language movements, and discusses cultural identity in the face of corporate and colonial mindsets. His literary journey, deeply rooted in realism, reflects personal experiences and socio-political observations, ranging from novels on corruption, dowry, and women’s issues to books on Indian poetics and Bollywood. Sharma also comments on contemporary issues such as the Online Gaming Bill, objectification in cinema, changing human relations, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The dialogue provides insights into his motivations as a writer, his commitment to truth, and his future projects addressing poverty and mythology. This interview not only contextualises Sharma’s works but also serves as a critical commentary on present-day politics, society, and literature.