Title: Kali Yuga Maha Bharatham:Part 1, Sita Ram
Author: Phoenix Karthikeya
ISBN: 978-93-7335-660-0
Publisher: Evincepub Publishing
Q1: What inspired you to write Kali Yuga Maha Bharatham – Part 1?
Answer: I wanted to show how the timeless themes of the Mahabharata fit into today’s world.
That curiosity inspired this version in Kali Yuga.
Q2: How did the idea of reimagining the Mahabharata in the Kali Yuga first come to you?
Answer: I wondered how the same epic would look in modern times and remind the path of sanatana dharma.That thought slowly became the base for this story
Q3: Were you influenced by any particular scriptures, folklore, or modern interpretations while shaping this story?
Answer: Yes, the original Mahabharata, Gita, and some folklore guided me.
I mixed them with modern observations
Q4: How personal is this project for you, as someone writing about dharma, conflict, and human nature?
Answer: It’s very personal because I see a part of myself in many characters.
Their inner battles helped me reflect on my own.
Q5: What message were you aiming to convey through this contemporary retelling of an ancient epic?
Answer: Perspectives may change but dharma will not
Q6: How does your version of the Mahabharata connect the ancient world with the realities of Kali Yuga?
Answer: I kept the essence of the epic but placed it in today’s realities.
This shows how human emotions stay the same across eras.
Q7: What creative liberties did you take while reimagining characters and events?
Answer: I updated settings, backgrounds, and events for the modern age.
But I kept the core spirit of each character intact
Q8: Which character in Part 1 do you feel is the most compelling or complex, and why?
Answer: The one who silently battles between right and wrong.
Their inner struggle adds depth to the story.
Q9: How do you maintain the balance between mythology, philosophy, and modern storytelling?
Answer: By keeping the essence simple and relatable.
I blend ancient ideas with everyday emotions and decisions.
Q10: What makes your version of the Mahabharata different from other retellings?
Answer: It brings the Mahabharata into the mindset of Kali Yuga.
A fresh mix of mythology and modern reality.
