Tuhin Sinha

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Tuhin Sinha
BornJamshedpur, Jharkhand
OccupationWriter, Spokesperson
LanguageEnglish, Hindi
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndia
GenreFiction, politics, romance
Notable worksThat Thing Called Love
Of Love and Politics
22 Yards
The Edge of Desire
The Edge of Power
Daddy

Tuhin A. Sinha is an Indian author and politician.[1] He is known for the novels Mission Shengzhan, The Legend Of Birsa Munda, When The Chief Fell In Love, The Edge of Power,[2] The Edge of Desire,[3] Of Love and Politics,[4] That Thing Called Love,[5] 22 Yards, Let The Reason Be Love[6][7] and Daddy.[8] He is a spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party.[9]

Early life and Education[edit]

Tuhin was born and brought up in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. He completed his schooling at Loyola School, and obtained a B. Com. (H) from Hindu College, University of Delhi. He then pursued Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Communications Management from National Institute of Advertising, New Delhi.[10]

Writing Career[edit]

In September 2000, Tuhin shifted to Mumbai to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Since 2006, he has written six novels - Of Love And Politics, The Edge of Desire, The Edge of Power, 22 Yards, That Thing Called Love and Let The Reason Be Love.[11]

Tuhin's first novel, That Thing Called Love, was released on 25 September 2006.[12] It is set against the backdrop of Mumbai monsoons. The Captain was his second novel published as 22 Yards in August 2008 by Westland.[13][14] Rupa Publishers re-published it in 2011 with a new title. That Thing Called Love and The Captain have been released in Hindi and Bengali by Diamond Books, Delhi. The Marathi version of That Thing Called Love is being published by Mehta Publishing House, Pune.

Tuhin's third English novel, Of Love and Politics, published by Hachette India, was released on 2 July 2010 at IHC, New Delhi, followed by events in Mumbai,[15] Kolkata,[16] Bangalore and Pune. The book is known for its peculiar interplay between personal relationships and political alliances which are present throughout the book.

His fourth novel, The Edge of Desire, was published by Hachette India in May 2012. It follows a rape victim who goes on to become a top political leader.[17]

His fifth novel, The Edge of Power [18] was released on 14 December 2013 at the Taj Literature Festival, Agra.[19]

His sixth book, Daddy, is a nonfiction account of contemporary Indian parenting from a father's perspective.[20]

His seventh book, Let the Reason Be Love, is about contemporary urban relationships.[21]

HIs eighth novel, a political thriller When the Chief Fell in Love, was released on 14 February 2018.[22]

His ninth novel, Mission Shengzhan- India Fights The Dragon co-authored with Clark Prasad, is a geo-political thriller that nails China for perpetrating a bio-warfare, disguised as a pandemic. The book released in July 2021.[citation needed]

His tenth novel, The Legend of Birsa Munda, is a dramatized account of the life of religious leader and tribal revolutionary, Birsa Munda. The book is set for release in January, 2022.[23]

Tuhin co-authored the book India Aspires with former BJP president Nitin Gadkari.[24] The book brings forth development ideas and espouses increased production of bio-fuel and solar energy to improve the country's rural economy.[25]

Tuhin has also contributed guest columns to Indian publications including The Times of India,[26][27] DNA[28][29] and Grazia.

He has scripted several TV shows. He co-wrote the soap Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai between November 2011 and April 2012. Other serials he has worked include Pyar Ki Kashti Mein (Star One, 2004-5), Koi Dil Mein hai (Sony, 2004-5), Dekho Magar Pyar se (Star, 2005), Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya (Sony, 2008) and Afsar Bitiya (Zee, 2012). A TV film, Phir Se, based on a story written by Tuhin and premiered on Sahara One, won the RAPA Award for best telefilm in 2005.[30]

Political Career[edit]

In 2010, Tuhin began to support Narendra Modi as PM.[31] On 31 January 2014, he formally joined the BJP and was appointed Mumbai BJP spokesperson in December 2016.[32][33] Tuhin was subsequently co-opted into the nation media team and has been representing the party as spokesperson on all national issues.[34][35]

Tuhin is seen as a moderate voice among new BJP leaders. His measured aggression and calm articulation have been appreciated by viewers.

In 2017, Tuhin Sinha had filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court urging the court to pass strictures against Rahul Gandhi for his secret foreign travels where the SPG cover was deliberately junked at the last moment. He alleged that such shady travels from a public representative had the potential of endangering national security.[36]

Tuhin has done immense research of the political history of Jammu and Kashmir. In fact, the abrogation of Article 370A and 35A and the reorganization of the state were proposed in his book, which released in 2018.[37]

Immediately after the abrogation of Article 370, Tuhin had delivered a long speech at the Orange City Literature Festival on the way ahead for Kashmir.[38]

Tuhin has vociferously hit out at the Congress party, accusing it of tacitly supporting Islamic Radicalization.[39]

Hailing from Jharkhand is a firm believer of Birsa Munda and has recently demanded that Bharat Ratna should be conferred upon the tribal freedom fighter.[40]

Tuhin has actively supported the government’s road safety initiatives. In an event organized by FICCI, he spoke extensively about how Corporates can collaborate with the government to make Indian roads safer.[41]

Critical Response[edit]

The Edge of Desire

  • "The Edge of Desire is worth a read to understand the quirks of fate, the machinations of politics and what a combustible combination the two can make." – The Hindu[42]
  • "The book's immensely pacy – mirroring exactly the frenetic developments in Indian politics where a split second can transform people's lives. Sinha's made good use of real-life events as markers in Shruti's political and personal life. The Mahabharata metaphor is thought-provoking and Sinha's also done a fair job of showing the different, often clashing sides of his characters' personalities" – ibnlive.com[43]
  • "The book has an interesting plot, considering the immensely political times we live in…Sinha covers a wide swathe, keeping his narrative interesting while portraying Shruti's 'it's complicated' status, be it her rocky personal or professional life" – rediff.com[44]

Of Love And Politics

  • "Indeed, in today's age of monosyllabic phrases and grammatically horrifying SMS-lingo, it is commendable to have a writer like Sinha who can so adeptly weave Shakespearean phrases like 'phlegmatic propensities' and 'puerile denials' with Shashi Tharoor-esque aplomb in his work." – The Hindu[45]
  • "The book throws up well-researched and lesser-known trivia about Indian political history that is very illuminating. Tuhin represents a breed of young Indian authors who are conscious of their roots and who keep an eye on their political surroundings." – Deccan Herald[46]

That Thing Called Love

  • "… an urban metropolitan reader may easily be able to relate to the dynamics governing the rising complexities in relationships."- Shaaditimes.com[47]
  • "'That Thing Called Love' reveals the latent truth and the radical changes that happen in the relationships of contemporary times."- Theviewspaper.net[48]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "(1) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuhin-a-sinha-6388b490/?originalSubdomain=in". The Times of India. 3 November 2010. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
  2. ↑ "Loyola Alumnus Comes Out With Fifth Thriller". The Pioneer. 2 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "Interview With Tuhin Sinha". Rediff. 28 May 2012.
  4. ↑ "Romance Of Power". The Hindu. 24 August 2010.
  5. ↑ "Author Tuhin A. Sinha and That Thing Called Love". Shaadi Times. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
  6. ↑ "Back Flap". Tribune. 17 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "About The Book". Rupa Publications.
  8. ↑ "About Daddy". Harper Collins.
  9. ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/india/is-india-a-majoritarian-state-bjp-cong-slug-it-out-6019511/=. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ↑ "On Tuhin Sinha". Net TV.
  11. ↑ "A New Literary Breed". The Hindu.
  12. ↑ "Author Tuhin A. Sinha and That Thing Called Love". Shaadi Times.
  13. ↑ "Beyond 22 Yards". The Hindu. 6 November 2008.
  14. ↑ "Drug Abuse Exists". Financial Express.
  15. ↑ "Spinning a good yarn". The Indian Express.
  16. ↑ "People Came Together For Love and Politics". Times Of India.
  17. ↑ "Book Review". Helter Skelter.
  18. ↑ "Book Review". The Punekar.
  19. ↑ "About the committee". Taj Colloquim.
  20. ↑ "Five Questions On Fatherhood With Tuhin Sinha". Swaddle. 16 May 2017.
  21. ↑ "Let The Reason Be Love". Deccan Chronicle.
  22. ↑ "When the Chief Fell in Love". Word Pinnacle.
  23. ↑ "Cover of Tuhin A. Sinha's 'The Legend of Birsa Munda' revealed - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  24. ↑ "Print Pick". The Hindu.
  25. ↑ "A Visionary Performer". India Unbound.
  26. ↑ "End Violence Against Women". The Times Of India.
  27. ↑ "Fight Smart To Fight Corruption". The Times Of India.
  28. ↑ "Believe In Yourself". DNA.
  29. ↑ "Fixing The Scourge Of Betting". DNA.
  30. ↑ "Sahara One bags RAPA award for Phir Se". Indian Television. 28 April 2005.
  31. ↑ "I am an Aam Aadmi and I support Modi". News18. 15 January 2014.
  32. ↑ "Tuhin Sinha appointed spokesperson for BJP in Mumbai". 29 December 2016.
  33. ↑ "Tuhin Sinha on Rajnikanth in Politics". India Today. 23 May 2017.
  34. ↑ "Launch of road safety campaign". Motor India.
  35. ↑ "Art auction to help drought-hit farmers". Femina. 15 June 2016.
  36. ↑ "Delhi High Court rejects plea against Rahul Gandhi". The Hindu. PTI. 22 November 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 December 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  37. ↑ IWMBuzz, Author (10 August 2019). "Does art imitate life or is it vice verse? Tuhin A Sinha's uncanny 'Kashmir' truth". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 24 December 2021. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  38. ↑ Author & Bjp spokesperson Tuhin Sinha talks on 'Kashmir: Abrogation ofArticle 370 n the way ahead!, retrieved 24 December 2021
  39. ↑ "Why Congress is the new Muslim League-Blogs News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  40. ↑ DelhiNovember 14, Tuhin A. Sinha New; November 14, 2021UPDATED; Ist, 2021 23:18. "Why Birsa Munda deserves Bharat Ratna | OPINION". India Today. Retrieved 24 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  41. ↑ Tuhin Sinha | Role of Corporates in Road Safety, retrieved 24 December 2021
  42. ↑ "Heady Cocktail". The Hindu. 1 July 2012.
  43. ↑ "Book Review". News 18. 25 May 2012.
  44. ↑ "Interview with Tuhin Sinha". Rediff.
  45. ↑ Kulkarni, Reshma (4 December 2010). "Twists and Turns". The Hindu.
  46. ↑ "Interplay Of Love and Politics". Deccan Herald. 7 August 2010.
  47. ↑ "Book Review". Shaadi Times.
  48. ↑ "That Thing Called Love". The Viewspaper.

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