Today, on Japanese master storyteller Haruki Murakami’s birthday, we reach out to fans from Mumbai to recall their first encounters with his works, and pick their favourite books. From Norwegian Wood to his surreal later works, Murakami’s writing leaves a lasting imprint through mood, magic and introspection

Ankita Lokhande came to Mahhi Vij’s defense after fans speculated about her birthday note for Nadim, clarifying he is a father figure to Mahhi and Jai. She also praised Mahhi and Jay Bhanushali for their parenting and urged people to stop spreading negativity