Imagine: The New Horizons of Creativity | Prasoon Joshi in conversation with Kishwar Desai

Poet, lyricist, screenwriter, and advertising legend Prasoon Joshi takes us through his creative journey across the changing signposts of digital technology, the infinite possibilities new media and AI represent and the value of what remains eternally human. In conversation with author and columnist Kishwar Desai. Prasoon Joshi is one of India’s foremost creative minds, renowned for his ability to capture emotion with lyrical strength and intellectual depth. He has written for acclaimed films including Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Manikarnika, and authored four books of poetry and prose. His work spans poetry, cinema, advertising, and social communication, blending emotional honesty with thought-provoking ideas that resonate deeply with audiences. A recipient of the Padma Shri and multiple National Film Awards, Prasoon continues to shape Indian culture and storytelling, leaving a lasting imprint on both hearts and minds. Lady Kishwar Desai is an award-winning author, playwright, and historian, recognised for her contributions to art, history, and literature in both the UK and India. Her sixth book, The Longest Kiss: The Life and Times of Devika Rani, won the National Film Award for Best Book on Indian Cinema and is being adapted into a feature film by a leading studio. Her debut novel, Witness the Night, received the Costa Award for Best First Novel in the UK and Ireland. She is the Founder and Chair of the world’s first Partition Museum at the historic Town Hall in Amritsar, which marks ten years and has won seven national and international awards. Follow us on – Website - https://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/ Facebook -   / jaipurlitfest   YouTube -    / jprlitfest   Instagram -   / jaipurlitfest   Twitter -   / jaipurlitfest   #prasoonjoshi #jaipurliteraturefestival2026 #newhorizons