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‘My Experiments with Silence’ by Samir Soni

An introvert’s diary from the actor-turned-director-turned author

The older generation remembers him as Ashok Mathur from the pathbreaking Doordarshan series, A Mouthful of Sky, where he managed to shine amid all the other hotbods. The young ones know him from Bigg Boss 4. He’s also written and directed a psychological thriller for Netflix titled My Birthday Song. 

Now, Samir Soni has written a book, one that offers a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings he encountered on his journey to self-discovery. Published by Om Books International, in My Experiments with Silence: The Diary of An Introvert, Soni takes a personal approach while addressing questions on identity and sense of self. The tone is comfortable and friendly, designed to make the reader feel at ease as they progress through the book, which explores insecurities, anxieties and other concerns that plague us during our everyday lives. Soni draws from his own experiences and encourages readers to introspect about the path they are on, weaving his anecdotes with insightful observations.