In conversation with Salik Shah, founder of Mithila Review.
In this episode, Salik Shah helps us understand what is speculative fiction (SFF), its power of speaking truth to power and the current state of Indian and South Asian SFF. Salik also discusses themes of belonging and memory in his short stories, and ends with advice to aspiring SFF writers. We also get a glimpse of the workings of Mithila Review, a quarterly journal of international science fiction and fantasy.
About the Guest:
Salik Shah is an Indian science fiction writer and filmmaker. His work appears in a syllabus at SOAS University of London, and has been nominated for Elgin, Toto and Fellows of Nature awards. He is a founder of Mithila Review, a quarterly journal of international science fiction and fantasy (New Delhi) and Plurality University.
This series is hosted by Yoshita Srivastava, literature collective associate at Belongg. She believes inclusive representation is essential for a better future — empathy being key in dismantling prejudice. She is interested in exploring intersections of gender, sexuality, identity and culture studies, and has previously worked at media and social sector organizations.