Amitav Ghosh on ‘The Ghost Eye’, reincarnation & climate crisis | Exclusive interview

In this exclusive conversation, acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh dives into the making of The Ghost Eye, discussing how the story came to him, the craft behind shaping fiction, and the surprising links to his earlier works. He speaks about reincarnation, parallel worlds, the Sundarbans, climate change, food culture, and why certain landscapes continue to shape his imagination. From the emotional and ecological power of the mangroves to the political consequences of global climate denial, Ghosh shares insights that are both urgent and timeless. He also reflects on his writing process, the role of food in storytelling, and the challenge of creating a book for the Future Library project, to be read 89 years from now. Watch the full interview for a deep, thoughtful look into one of India’s most celebrated literary minds. 00:00 – Welcome to Amitav Ghosh in Chennai 00:18 – Talking About The Ghost Eye 00:45 – How Stories “Come” to Amitav Ghosh 01:20 – Craft, Design & 40 Years of Writing 01:55 – Hidden Connections to His Earlier Books 02:40 – Incarnation, Science & Parallel Worlds 04:10 – Evidence of Reincarnation: Ghosh’s View 05:30 – The Unique Phone-Based Climax in the Book 06:50 – Why Food & Fish Are Central to Bengali Culture 09:00 – Cooking, Memory & Intuition in Storytelling 10:40 – Sundarbans: Ecology, Culture & Imagination 13:00 – Climate Change, Mangroves & India’s Future 14:40 – Fossil Fuels, America & Climate Politics 17:00 – Emotional Attachment to Fossil Fuel Culture 19:10 – Future Library Project: Writing for 2115 22:10 – Fiction vs Non-fiction: What Will He Choose? 23:10 – Closing Thoughts & Farewell #AmitavGhosh #TheGhostEye #TheHindu Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu