When I write, I don't allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my commitment to the truth and the way I live my life. I am prepared to pay more if I have to.
I write against the religion because if women want to live like human beings, they will have to live outside the religion and Islamic law.
I am not scared of anyone. I will write and publish my books.
I want to live in Kolkata; I don't want to live in Europe - I can't write there. I write in Bengali, and I need to be surrounded by the Bengali language and culture.
I have been writing poetry since 1975. My first poetry book was published in 1986.
