On World Poetry Day, actor Siddhant Chaturvedi remembered writing his first poem when he was 15. It was his own version of “Daffodils” by William Wordsworth.
Siddhant Chaturvedi’s love for poetry has always been with him. From his first crush at 15 to the struggles before his big break with Gully Boy, poetry has been his comfort.
Siddhant Chaturvedi Reflects On His Poetic Journey from School to Acting
Thinking about his journey with poetry on World Poetry Day, Siddhant Chaturvedi says, “I still remember the first poem I ever wrote. I was 15, in school and loved literature. I wrote my own version of Daffodils by William Wordsworth and gave it to someone. She couldn’t keep it after I gave it to her, maybe she didn’t feel the same way as I. I started writing since then,” adding, “later, when I pursued acting, poetry acted as therapy. I would write down what I was feeling about the situation. I wouldn’t post it on social media back then, because I know nobody was reading.” Report by Hindustan Times
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After the success of Gully Boy, things changed. Siddhant started getting more attention for his poetry, which he would occasionally share online. Now, his Instagram page, Siddy Chats, where he shares his thoughts, has a strong following of 34K.
Siddhant Chaturvedi Talks About His Writing Process And Connecting With Fans
Siddhant reveals he mostly writes “when I am either on a flight or stuck in the Mumbai traffic.” He adds, “I don’t post only for the sake of maintaining my Insta page. I put it out so people reading can identify with it. I know that the attention span of people is very small today, that’s why I write more haikus. So, when people write to me (and they write to me a lot!), about my quotes, poems, it feels good that they connect, it means what I am thinking is in the right direction.”
Siddhant Chaturvedi Talks About Influential Poets And Future Poetry Plans
When asked about the poets who have shaped his literary world, the 31-year-old names Sadat Hassan Manto, Premchand, and Rudyard Kipling. He also mentions an exciting offer to publish his poetry: “Someone reached out for using it in a coffee table book. But I feel there’s still at least 10 years to go, there’s a lot left for me to experience.”
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