Governor Acharya Devvrat, overseeing Maharashtra and Gujarat, graced Mumbai’s Lok Bhavan Tuesday to release ‘Ghosts, Horror and Hills’ by seasoned journalist Aditya Kant. This anthology of 18 tales, from the mind behind ‘High on Kasol’, defies its ominous title by promoting virtue and positivity.
Speaking at the launch, the Governor appreciated how Kant transforms fear into lessons on community service. He debunked supernatural beliefs as mental constructs, celebrating the book’s affirmative narratives on multiple fronts.
‘Sensitivity defines our humanity,’ Devvrat asserted, stressing its importance in cultivating compassionate youth-led reforms. He extolled books as steadfast allies that calm the mind and build fortitude.
The author recounted his harrowing COVID ICU stay, where life’s fragility sparked a drive to assist fellow sufferers. Echoing this, the stories advocate aid and environmental stewardship, wrapped in haunting hill settings.
The star-studded affair featured Karuna Badwal of SRK’s Red Chillies, music maestro Sanjeev Vadhwani, filmmaker Rajan Khosa, and media elites. This release marks a literary milestone, merging suspense with social enlightenment.