ADVERTISEMENTWith writing about crime — be it fiction or non-fiction — the socio-political realities of the time play an important role. ‘I’m paying a very heavy price for writing everything as it was,’ Amit Lodha told My KolkataDuring the session, Lodha chose to be blunt with his answer. Agreeing with Lodha, Sengupta agreed that crime fiction is a mirror of the socio-political condition of each era, rejecting the idea of restricting oneself out of fear. Jashodhara ChakrabortiEarlier in the discussion, Lodha and Sengupta reflected on how their personal and professional lives shaped their writing styles. After all, crime writing, as Rudraneil put it, is not only about the systems, but also about the lives of people.

Source: The Telegraph January 11, 2026 11:19 UTC