Kumar Bahukhandi

Kumar Bahukhandi: A Journalist Who Finds Stories in Human Behaviour Writer believes journalism and literature are ultimately about people, their choices and the everyday experiences that quietly shape lives Journalist and writer Kumar Bahukhandi believes that some of the most meaningful... Read more Kumar Bahukhandi: A Journalist Who Finds Stories in Human Behaviour Writer believes journalism and literature are ultimately about people, their choices and the everyday experiences that quietly shape lives Journalist and writer Kumar Bahukhandi believes that some of the most meaningful stories are not necessarily found in extraordinary events, but in ordinary people and the choices they make in everyday life. Having written largely on human behaviour, including short stories centred on emotions, relationships and individual actions, Bahukhandi's writing reflects an interest in how seemingly small decisions can alter the course of people's lives. For him, understanding the person behind an event is often as important as the event itself. His approach to life is similarly uncomplicated. Bahukhandi describes himself as an introvert and an ordinary "next-door person" who prefers authenticity over appearances and believes that trying to become someone else eventually makes life artificial. A journalist by profession, he says respect for an individual should never depend upon position, influence or social stature. Character matters more. While he believes in treating people with dignity, he makes an exception when it comes to deliberate cunning, selfishness and dishonesty. His personal philosophy draws heavily from the principle of "Simple Living and High Thinking." Modesty, self-respect and the ability to remain truthful to oneself form the foundation of that outlook. Bahukhandi also believes that solitude and silence can be powerful teachers. Over the years, he says, he has learnt to listen to his inner voice and accept that experiences in life often have a purpose that may become apparent only with time. For him, self-respect begins with accepting oneself rather than constantly seeking validation from others. His philosophy can perhaps be summed up in a simple thought: love and respect yourself first, and many other things in life begin to find their proper place. That conviction also influences his approach to journalism and writing. Rather than being overly impressed by power, position or celebrity, his interest remains centred on people—their motivations, struggles, contradictions and the consequences of their choices. Family, work, friendships and writing remain important anchors, but Bahukhandi considers being truthful to himself equally important. He prefers following conscience and instinct even when doing so may invite disagreement or ridicule. It is an outlook that does not seek to portray its subject as extraordinary. In fact, its defining characteristic may be precisely the opposite. Kumar Bahukhandi would rather be remembered as an ordinary person who remained himself—a friend, journalist and writer who valued simplicity, respected people and tried to understand the human behaviour behind the stories of life. Read less

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