Who Inspired Yahya Bootwala To Write ‘Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi’?

People express love in different ways. Some can be too harsh and others can be too gentle. It’s difficult to relate to everyone’s definition of love. But Yahya Bootwala’s definition of love, through his poetry, has found a place in the souls of too many people.

His poetry “Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi’ has got viral all over the internet. All around, people are sharing and reciting nothing but the lines from his poetry.
And, since you are reading this article you must be one of his many fans too!

So, to know more about his personal life, failures and the inspiration behind the poetry, read further:

• Was becoming a writer his only desire?
  He always wanted to become an actor and that is still his major aim. But he also has a passion for writing. “I have developed a deeper connection with words”, he says.
• The inspiration behind his poetry?
  He giggled and said “Haan! Ek ladki thi jiske saath tha. Kaafi pagli aur jhali thi. Aur nahi to muskurahat ki wajah zarur thi”.
• How does he handle rejections and failures?
  He recalled some of the old moments and said, “Maine college me bohot se play direct kare hain, bohot si script likhi hain.” Yet he was replaced many a times and hence faced rejections like many of us. This ignited his passion for poetry. “…Dil me jo chiz tod fod macha deti hai, use sabse bahtar tareeke se kaagaz par utara jaa sakta hai. Bas mene bhi yahi kiya’.
• How does it feel to be famous?
  He was flabbergasted at the critical acclaim and popularity of his poem ‘Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi’ as he couldn’t believe that people still believed in the idea of “love”. Nonetheless, he is grateful for the love and support. “Mere bas me agar hota to main ekek ka shukriya ada karta”, he says humbly.
• What does he think about the fan following?
  He laughed and said “yaar, jitni phechaan or izzat mil rahi hai, vo sab kuch aap logo ki wajah se hai. Main sach me behad shukraguzar hun is mohabbat ka”.

Few lines from his other poetries…