Kaho Kalidas: IRPS officer Yugal Joshi's Novel Brings India's Greatest Poet to Life

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) played host to the launch of Kaho Kalidas, a compelling new novel authored by IRPS officer and Additional Secretary, NITI Aayog, Yugal Joshi. The event was graced by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, whose presence added weight and warmth.

Kaho Kalidas is no ordinary biography  it is a novel that breathes life into the legendary poet-playwright Kalidas, weaving together his personal journey, his passions, his loves, and the timeless works that immortalised him in Indian literary history.  Joshi's storytelling transports readers beyond textbook facts, into the emotional and creative world of a man whose verses have echoed through centuries.

In an exclusive coverage of the event by Witness In The Corridors, Union Minister Shekhawat lauded Joshi's craftsmanship, singling out his articulation and character sketching as the novel's standout strengths. He remarked that it is precisely this depth of characterization that allows readers to truly feel Kalidas  not merely as a historical figure. The launch drew appreciation from literary enthusiasts and dignitaries alike, marking Kaho Kalidas as a significant addition to contemporary Indian literature  one that promises to rekindle interest in Kalidas's timeless legacy for a new generation of readers.