Interviewer: What inspired you to write My Father’s Dream?
Tarannum Parveen: My father’s unconditional love and belief in me inspired me. His dreams became my strength.
Interviewer: Why did you choose to write the book in Urdu?
Tarannum Parveen: Because Urdu is the language of my emotions. I can express my soul more deeply in Urdu.
Interviewer: How much of the story is based on your real life?
Tarannum Parveen: A large part of it is based on my real life—my journey, my dreams, and my struggles.
Interviewer: What was the most emotional part of the book for you to write?
Tarannum Parveen: The parts where I wrote about my father’s sacrifices and the pain of his absence.
Interviewer: How would you describe your relationship with your father in one word?
Tarannum Parveen: Shadow — because Abbu is the kind of presence in life that feels like the richest treasure. Even in his absence, his shadow remains in the form of prayers.
Interviewer: What challenges did you face as a village girl pursuing education?
Tarannum Parveen: I faced limited resources, societal expectations, and many emotional struggles. But I kept going with courage.
Interviewer: Which Urdu authors have influenced your writing style the most?
Tarannum Parveen: Writers like Ismat Chughtai and Bano Qudsia inspired me with their emotional depth and powerful storytelling.
Interviewer: What message do you hope young girls take away from your book?
Tarannum Parveen: I want every girl to understand that fathers make every possible effort to see their daughters succeed. That’s why every daughter should try to fulfill her father’s dreams. Never stop dreaming—dreams are beautiful, and if you work hard enough, they can come true.
Interviewer: How do you see the role of dreams in shaping a person’s destiny?
Tarannum Parveen: Dreams are the seeds of success. They give direction to our efforts and meaning to our lives.
Interviewer: What’s next for you—are you working on a new book?
Tarannum Parveen: Yes, I am writing a new book—one that will become the voice of every girl.
