“sketch book scrap” This painting is inspired by the acclaimed Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and his film Tamasha, where the protagonist poignantly declares, “The story will always be the same.” At its core, the artwork reflects the timeless nature of storytelling—how it has endured across generations, cultures, and mediums. The textured walls depicted here evoke the architecture of Rajasthan: weathered yet luminous, symbolic of narratives that persist even through decay. The flower at the center represents the organic growth of storytelling over time, while the one above, set against the Rajasthani wall, reminds us that even when the medium is damaged, the essence of the story remains untouched. Three simple strokes suggest two walls preserved within a sketchbook—an intimate space for the artist, where progress is recorded and stories are held in their rawest, most personal form.