Interview with Fazayal Shabbir, The author of City Under Curfew

Fazayal has followed the traditional route of mechanical engineering topped with a post-graduate diploma in business management on the academic front but is unconventional in other aspects of his life. With a black belt in Judo and accomplishments at the state level, he continues to keep sports close to his heart. Various marathons and half marathons that he participates in, complement his sedentary corporate career, spanning sixteen plus years. With expertise in training and development, Fazayal loves to travel and observe people around him, a trait that augments his training skills, borrowing from real-life experiences and people to develop people in the most relevant way.

Residing in Mumbai, he shares his passion with every other Indian for cricket and Bollywood.

Ravi: What’s your favorite short story?
Fazayal: I have many favorite short stories. “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry, “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” by Leo Tolstoy, “Khol Do” by Manto, “Lihaf” by Ismat Chugtai, “A Career” by R K Narayan. However, my most favorite has to be “Kafan” by Premchand. I was shaken to the core after reading it.