7.4 Laksh & Ashish: The Creative Duo Behind a Unique Myth-Fantasy Fusion

Books and Beyond with Bound

In this episode of Books & Beyond Tara and Michelle dive into the thrilling world of ‘The Descendants’ by Laksh Maheshwari and Ashish Kavi. The novel begins with a meteor landing where Jay and his mentor Kaka find a fascinating element in the orb. Their quest leads to explosive family secrets with roots stretching all the way back to the Mahabharata war.

First in the trilogy, the novel exquisitely blends elements of mythology, family drama and science fiction. Tara and Michelle chat with the authors about their creative process, the art of visual storytelling, and the exciting possibilities of movie adaptations.

In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we shine a spotlight on two trailblazing writers who are redefining the landscape of Indian science fiction.

Tune in to find out who inspired them, their co-writing experience, and how they developed the fictional universe.

Movies mentioned:

1. Dont Look Up
2. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.