Dr. Harvinder Mankkar in Leeds: A Pen, A Heart, A Universe.
The Most Extraordinary Interview in the World Location: Leeds Playhouse, UK Host: Sir Edward Hawthorne (BAFTA-winning director, renowned for interviewing visionaries) Guest: Dr. Harvinder Mankkar – Indian legend, creator of Motu Patlu, illustrator of 22,000+ books, filmmaker, philosopher, and a soul too vast for any one title. “Beyond Cartoons – The Man Who Drew Souls” Sir Edward Hawthorne: (leaning forward, eyes bright) “Dr. Mankkar, you’ve illustrated more characters than most people have met in their lifetime. But tell me honestly—when did you first realise that your pen wasn’t just drawing… it was waking people up?” Dr. Harvinder Mankkar: (smiling gently) “When a child once told me, ‘Motu is my best friend because he makes my hunger laugh.’ That day, I understood — I wasn’t creating cartoons. I was creating companionship for the lonely, laughter for the silent, and rebellion in the language of fun.” Sir Edward: (chuckling) “That’s...