Harshita Gupta, one of India’s most relatable content creators and a bestselling author, recently brought together some of the country’s top creative minds for a roundtable discussion. The talk was in reference to her book, Unloved: The Art of Moving On, which poignantly portrays her experience with heartbreak, providing solace through this lonely journey to others.
Featuring celebrated internet personalities like Ankush Bahuguna, Aaditya Kulshreshth aka Kullu, Dr. Trinetra Haldar Gummaraja, Srishti Dixit, and Pooja Dhingra, the conversation delved into themes of heartbreak, personal growth, and the healing power of platonic relationships.
From the pain of friendship breakups to using humor as a defence mechanism after a heartbreak, and post-breakup antics, the discussion offered a refreshing take on love and loss. The panel unanimously agreed that while romantic breakups are painful, friendship breakups often leave a deeper mark. They shared relatable anecdotes about the “dumbest” post-breakup behaviors, like obsessively scrolling social media for quotes or dating the same person again, and explored the blurred lines of “situationships,” highlighting the complexities of modern relationships.
Music, introspection, and personal growth emerged as central themes of recovery. The panel revealed their go-to breakup anthems, with mentions ranging from Mehdi Hassan’s soulful ballad “Ranjish Hi Sahi” to Taylor Swift’s chart-topping heartbreak hits. Harshita summed up the discussion beautifully, saying, “All is fair in heartbreak. It’s a journey, and it’s okay to take your time to heal.”
