Sanjoy K. Roy’s Supernatural Memoir 'There’s a Ghost in My Room' Launched by Sharmila Tagore in Delhi
HarperCollins India launched Sanjoy K. Roy’s debut memoir, 'There’s a Ghost in My Room: Living with the Supernatural,' at a special event in Delhi. Actress Sharmila Tagore, a longtime friend, officially released the book, followed by a conversation with journalist Mrinal Pande. The book recounts Roy’s lifelong encounters with the supernatural, blending personal anecdotes with reflections on the spiritual and paranormal.
At a unique event held 'Under the Banyan Tree' in the Qutub Minar Complex, Delhi, HarperCollins India celebrated the launch of 'There’s a Ghost in My Room: Living with the Supernatural,' the debut book by Sanjoy K. Roy, renowned arts entrepreneur and Managing Director of Teamwork Arts. The launch was officiated by veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, who praised Roy’s leadership and read from his author’s note. The evening featured a conversation between Roy and journalist Mrinal Pande, enriching the gathering with memories, nostalgia, and insights into how the supernatural has been a persistent and sometimes intrusive presence in Roy’s life. Roy’s memoir, described as an 'accidental memoir,' draws from his vivid experiences across India and abroad, beginning with his first ghostly encounter at age five in his ancestral Kolkata home, followed by other supernatural experiences in his family’s Delhi bungalow. The book weaves together anecdotes from his diverse career in advertising, theatre, and arts entrepreneurship, unified by his recurring engagement with the paranormal. Udayan Mitra of HarperCollins India highlighted how Roy’s extraordinary life and travels inform the narrative, which appeals to both skeptics and believers. The event underscored the book’s blend of humor, adventure, and rich period detail, offering readers a compelling journey into Roy’s encounters with spirits, lost souls, and the unexplained.
