I have grown up reading his stories on my English textbooks.. He gives you a tour to the Mountains and the forests sitting at your own study room 💙💙💙

He speaks exactly the way he writes and that's strangely comforting

Bhai yeh mera ilaaka hai. I grew up here and I have seen Ruskin looking out from his window when I used to comeback from school. Good Times🙂

Ruskin deserves national award for his contribution in literature and making our lives happy

He was the one who made me fall in love with the world of literature.

This person has a special place in my heart... He has made my imagination grow as a child.. And I still love.. Love is a small word I can't explain how it feels like to read his books... Love him always... Love from Vizag ♥ ♥ 💗💗💗💗💗💗💖💖💖💖💖

30 years ago when I was working as an Anaesthetist in Landour community hospital, extreme good luck knocked on my door one day and I was for the first time introduced to this humble writer who brought a clay pigeon for my 2 years old son to play with. I was very curious and couldn't contain my thoughts past the tea time. Not realising in whose presence I was, I questioned Mr Bond about the purpose of such a gift. His words still ring in my ears today. Quite simply he said " I want him to know what it feels like to break something! " In that instance, I silently saluted his vision that could only come from a sensitive man of his great stature. Recently in my Retirement, I have taken to Scriptwriting and poetry. How I wish I could have a chance to meet him again and share his wisdom to guide my humble efforts at writing. Someday soon I will find myself knocking on his door but surely not during his afternoon nap time!

Met him thrice in my city and was fortunate to have a conversation with him the second time (he, as well as my father and I, arrived early to the event 😂). He is extremely kind, soft spoken and humourous. Even it was a very warm day, he spent time with the young children despite his tiredness. He was talking to everyone, including people setting up the shamiana, people serving drinks etc with extreme politeness. I had written him a long letter and he read it on the spot and said "you write a lovely letter! I will keep this in my pocket now!" My father had been scared that like most celebs he would be standoffish and I would be let down, but it was SUCH a pleasant experience. He is as gentle and tranquil as his writing.

In a country like India, where people usually don't read much, it's so good to see so much love for this man. For me, he's not just a children's author. When I am tired of monotony, of views of concrete jungle and just want to curl up and escape, I pick up his books even today. Such a beautiful imagination he is having.

Hands down he is one of the most popular modern English writers in India... But most importantly he is an essential part of our childhood. His descriptive skills and plots specially those setting in the hills and forests are simple and lucid but so powerful and impacting that everytime I visit a hill station in North India, random lines from his book flash in my mind. Lots of love and respect to you old man from Kolkata. 💖

Why is this a special video for me? I have been there, in that flat of his! Way back in 2004 with my father, we climbed all the way up to his place. Disturbed or not he was very kind enough to let us in, sign my brand new copy of 'Delhi is not far' while a 17 year old me just sat in awe listening to him. My father is no more to share this video but I am so happy Ruskin Bond alive and still sharp! Wish him a many more years of a happy, healthy life! Thanks Quint!

beauty needs no introduction either it is there or it is not either u see it or u don't

NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO SO FAST!!!!! I've always wanted to meet him 😭😭😭

Crazy Times with Uncle Ken!!!!!!! I read it million times with my daughter and son.Ruskin Bond is the most loved author in our home .

Mr. Ruskin Bond is a gem of a man. Wish him the best of health and everlasting happiness. May his spirit always remain intact.

_I have so much respect for this wonderful man_ love from Mizoram

Wish I could like it a hundred times- such a simple man, his simplicity reflects in his writing. Ruskin Bond -Sir, you made my childhood. Forgive me, but if i go to Dehradun for a tour i would also like to get a glimpse of you once :D

A lovely kind man from the older more elegant and more caring world. I wish him well and I hope he lives a long and healthy life. God Bless him. He has delighted generations of people with his kindness and writings....

The Quint is doing such a good job ...this is the approach we require to progress further as a nation ....

His writing evokes so much feelings in me simple yet soo powerful. In this busy world his stories smells like fresh mountain breezes. Just love this man's simplicity.

Ruskin Bond is my favourite author and my daughter's too! Nothing can compare to his works. We were introduced to his writing, with 'The Night Train to Deoli', in school and there's been no looking back! Thanks Quint! Thank you Mr. Bond, you were an intrinsic part of our childhood and your stories have always been very close to out heart!

"Ruskin bond" this name will take me straight to my childhood.....thank you sir,and thank to quint for the video

Ruskin bond is my first experience of what it feels to live in the misty Himalayan mountains

Sir is immortal. Love u sir. I remember how your stories shaped my childhood you are a godfather to all of us. Hope I can meet you soon sir. He deserves Bharat Ratna he is a teacher to all children in India.

I wish he lives more than 100 years.He deserves it.Can't afford to lose a person like him.He is literally the best.❤ "A face in the Dark" still gives me goosebumps.Gosh!He has a strangely comforting tone in his voice as well as in his stories.

Still enjoy reading his books and were part of my childhood. Connects me to the hills through his work and is my favourite author.

Best author in India . Period. My favorite among the other greats of all over

He is the man for all my fascination towards mountains and nature in my childhood 🙌🏻🙏🏻 Truly a Gem 💎

Our school books used to have so many stories written by this legend. Pleasure to see him on KZfaq.... Thanks quint

Needless to say I am a great fan of yours....I loved watching this video and listening to you with a happy smile on your face all the time....I too belong to the North-Eastern mountains and grew up in a hill-station so I can empathize with your love for the beautiful mountains which are always the background of your absorbing stories, thank you Mr Ruskin Bond and wish you a very Happy Birthday!

Grew up reading his books. Cant thank him enough for painting my childhood with so many colours. Myriad colours of happiness.😊

Awww! Good old Ruskin Bond. I took my two daughters when they were hardly 8 and 5 to meet him and sign their copies of his books. He was so nice to them. He also introduced them to the family he has adopted and looks after his needs.

A life in the mountains, we metro city pigeons can only dream abt. But never live it.

Ruskin Bond is my favorite. I feel a very special, emotional connection with him which can't be expressed in words. May you live longer and healthier sir. ❤

Look at his age and at the same time his young spirit. I have great respect or him. Wish to visit him some day...

Theres Chetan Bhagat whos written 4 or 5 extremely bad books.He represents whats wrong with out generation what with his attention seeking activities such as judging a dance show. Then theres Ruskin Bond.The interview reflects his humble personality beautifully and talks of an era long gone....wish I could touch your feet Sir.

Ruskin bond has been the god of books for me I read his books and stories and they always make feel good about the way he perceives the nature and the world💙

I grew up reading him.. and I feel I am still a child.. I love him so much :)

I met him once at the airport ... and he immediately agreed to get a photo clicked with me ❤️❤️❤️❤️ a great man indeed

His writings will make you an admirer of the hills, even if you were not one earlier. Really admire him for his simplicity :-)

Thank you Quint! I can't be more grateful than this, i just want to see him once before i die.

His stories are eternal.truly. we all have grown up reading his books.

His stories just feel like pleasant to read It's a delightful experience...

I just love him. He made my childhood such a beautiful time. Watching him age, it hurts a bit but still his wisdom has only grown just bigger. Love you Ruskin Bond💓

He is my favorite author, feels like a warm grandfather... Grew up reading his books, I feel I became more observant of nature because of him😊

I once attended a lecture organised by penguin where she spoke about his life and childhood experiences. Might I say he is the most interesting person I have met in life. His childhood stories entertained me so much. ❤

Thank u quint ..... I remember my childhood when I read his story of Timothy the tiger :)

Sir, Surely you are one of the best writers in the entire world.India is proud to have such a sensational writer.From the core of my heart I want to say that you were always my favourite,you are my favourite and you will always be my favourite through out entire life . when ever I pick any of your book...and start having a glimpse of it....the book cover itself takes me to that place....I walk in there is talk I do everything....I feel I escape reality...the pure essence of your writing just makes me feel so happy and light...even in my pensive mood.... it keeps me reminded of all the joys of the world..for millions and trillions of readers Sir you are surely the reason why our heart beats.....i did never got that golden opportunity to have a glimpse of you...for you to put your reverence hands on my head when I would touch your feet to seek for blessings...if almighty wills surely I will never be deprived of that opportunity....now...mere words would not be able to explain what place do you have in my heart....heartiest regards Sir....you have my heart....you are entire world's pride..... mussorie surely has some magic to have such a gem like person.......we all love you sir.....a token of love from all the millions....~Aishwarya Mohanty 🙏 ❤

Unequivocally, he is one of those writers who has the ability to captivate the hearts of millions, including people of all age cohorts- minors, adolescents and even the old! Thankyou Mr. Bond for being a favorite of some and an inspiration to many!🌸

He's the face of our childhood.. ❤️ to him.. thanks Quint

Our teacher included this in our module surprising it is entertaining , refreshing my mind and making me complete my assignments easily all at the same time!!!

The man who made me fall in love with the hills💙❄

His stories take me into another world...while reading his stories I feel as if every instant is being lived by me...I am physically involved in that environment...I live in northern plains and is fond of the beauty of Himalaya's although I have never visited the blessed place..being a teenager and a science student I always try to manage time for reading his text from my busy schedule❤nowadays I am going through his collection of ghost stories "A face in the dark"💖💖💖💖

He is one of the greatest writers this country would ever see.

Everyone who has gone to convent or sm public school must have read his stories in their English literature textbooks... His stories are inseparable part of childhood & our lives.... TOTO goes to Saharanpur ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

what an amazing writer he is!⭐

So fascinating to see a Caucasian speak in an Indian accent. :D

I am currently reading his book again right now The Whistling schoolboy. That one of the last time meet and day spent with his father and when he had to go back to Calcutta, seeing his father for the last time. That hits me deep. I share a same feeling like your’s sir. You are amazing person. Just by reading your books you have the power to reach the masses and make them relive their childhood all over again and there is always something in your peculiar, impeccable writing style that we all can find the piece of our relevant moment from our childhood.

And I had the opportunity to meet him and tell him directly.. how big a fan i am and how much i loved him.. how much i owed him, and those books which inculcated in me the beautiful and delicate flair of childhood imagination and ofcourse the affinity towards nature... And the remarkable way he responded to that and my childlike excitement.. one of the best moments of my life..

Ruskin bond has a special place in my heart because he was the person who made me a book lover. When ever I read his books I feel a connection between the mountains the valleys. I grew up reading his books and I still adore them.

Ruskin what shall I say about you, you have always had a special place in my heart.be it your stories about nature, the blue umbrella , the eyes have it, no Room fora leopard, grandfather's private zoo and many more. All of them have created a place in my heart for nature, friendships and just how you sometimes give me an insight in your life . I hope to see you at least once in my life 🖤🖤

No one mentions how soothing is his voice. Love to have him as an english teacher

It was a great joy hearing my favourite author Bond. It's been more than twenty years I met Mr. Bond in the context of my research work on him. The memory of that informal meeting still lingers in my conscience.

My favourite author indeed.. All his short stories of English text still rings in my ears even after 35 years.... I salute u Mr Ruskin Bond..

This lovely man can't be explained .He is just an inspiration ,an image comes to mind every now and then with positivity , Pain and proceed . 🌹

Reading his poems in class wow those memories

Great human being great author l just read his book all roads lead to ganga just enjoy it

Its really a heart touching experience to meet him. He is the most down to earth person. I met him once he came to my school and told us story about bread and butter , his story telling is as good as his writing.

God bless him with good health, wealth, joy, strength, prosperity, success, plenty of writing, long happy life and genuine love. 🙏🏻❤️

Even hearing him speak bring peace to my mind

I love you, Sir Ruskin Bond! You've taught us the children much more regarding the socio-economic and the cultural behavior of India! You've played a major and a significant role in the growth of children's literature! We're growing up, reading your stories! Children love reciting you and your writings! Your stories do touch us deep inside!

Oh!! What a simple man...he is an epitome of simplicity...so much to learn from him...tons of respect and love to our own Ruskin Bond

His writing is incredible. Whenever I read his books I get relax. He makes me travel to the hills , which I love the most . One of the best author is he

His horror stories still gives me chills !

Just impossible to hate on him😊

Ruskin Bond is one of my favourite authors . His books are apparently my plug for the evenings.He never fails to inspire all of us ; better known as the young generations.❤ . Hereby praying sound health and a long life to you:)

It feels the same.... Either you read or listen to him he's aura is always soothing

Always my favorite story teller since childhood...and will always be till my last breath...people from hills....thank you sir Ruskin bond for the treasure.....

He is a awsome man or author and I want to meet him.they does not write story they writes realty which you can feel by reading their 📚📚 love ❤❤❤ from Uttar pradesh

Thanks quint I really thank you I want to know about RUSKIN BOND & you made my dream come true. Thanks a lot.

His excellency....Sir Ruskin bond 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 many of your stories are our lessons in English textbooks...and I love You and Dehradun as well.... planning to settle there and I will meet you for sure one day

his books, his stories, the way he writes is just magic

thank you quint for this joy ride down the memory line

i remember reading his stories in school. They were so mesmerizing and refreshing. Loved his work always. And the place he lives.

I fell in love in with mountains through his stories

My favourite poet. periodt.

Mr bond truly makes us appreciate the beauty of nature . He would literally be the best tour guide for the hills.

such a amazing personality, always a breeze of fresh air.

He's my favourite writer he mostly tell about his experience like his adventures and other things related to nature and environment. I really like him.💖💖💖💖💝💝💝

His English is soo simple. I love reading his books especially My tall green friends. His books helped me while learning English.

Loots of love Quint... Ruskin Bond is my favorite author... u people are just amazing in knowing my hearts

lovely to see him & hear me. its like dream comes true..although partially, but hearing him, watching his place..its amazing 😊

Love U Mr. Bond. I Grew Up Reading Your Books. Still Know I Read Your Books. I Just Love Your Works. Thank You So Much For Giving This World Amazing Stories. Love You.💝

Ruskin dadu tomar golpo gulo khub e sundor (bengali)❤😊 You really are a happy person. Your story really touches our hearts 😌

His books are just too lovely and sweet! Love him!

His stories are what made my school days tolerable and so much better 😀💕

the books written by this person has a big part in shaping my life and making me who I am today... His books made me fall in love with reading... Thank you for writing such wonderful books...

"Beauty needs no introduction. Either it's there or it's not. Either you see it or you don't." :)

I think I fell in love with the mountains through him.❤️

Salute to the master