The Literature Lounge, hosted by Mohua Chinappa is a popular podcast series dedicated to the world of books and the brilliant minds behind them. Through exclusive conversations, we uncover how authors craft captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, insightful biographies, provocative prose and poetry that spark possibilities within us. From dreaming big to breaking conventions, each episode explores books that ignite fresh ideas – one page at a time.

After a successful season of sharing inspiring stories, The Literature Lounge is now an independent podcast under The Mohua Show (TMS) banner. We have featured popular authors such as Gargi Rawat, Radhika Oberoi, Kiran Manral, Swami Mukundananda, Sharmishtha Mukherjee, Aseem Chhabra and many more on our show.

Episode Summary
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with the incredible Sandhya Mridul, a celebrated Bollywood actor and now author of the book, Untamed. Sandhya opens up about her deeply personal journey as a writer, sharing the inspiration behind her debut book and the experiences that shaped it.

She takes us through the raw and tender themes of healing, grief, and self-discovery, speaking candidly about how personal loss influenced her creativity. She also reflects on how writing helped her process emotions, evolving from private journaling to publishing a book that connects deeply with readers. Further, we explore how her diverse artistic background—her work as an actor, storyteller, and performer—shaped the poetic voice in Untamed. 

To close the episode, Sandhya reads some of her favorite poems from her latest book, Untamed, offering a glimpse into the soul of her writing and leaving listeners with a sense of comfort and connection.

Chapters

00:00 - Highlights
01:14 - Introduction
02:04 - Inspiration Behind the Book 
04:44 - Untamed, a palpable journey 
06:21 - Themes chosen for the book
08:59 - Personal loss shaped Untamed
12:14 - Writing Process
16:10 - Reading from the Book, How Strong
20:25 - Two for Joy
21:50 - Excerpts from the Book by Sandhya
23:06 - Writing as a Tool to Navigate Mental Health
25:59 -  Influence of Various Works on Writing
30:59 - Connecting with Young Readers
32:26 - Inspiration from Other Authors
34:00 - Final Lines from the Book

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Book Link 

Untamed: https://amzn.in/d/3YNLFOo 

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