Never Arrived

Never Arrived is a deeply personal, humorous, and reflective memoir told through nostalgic short stories. Set in small-town India of the 80s and 90s, this book captures the trials and triumphs of a boy who dared to dream beyond the boundaries of circumstance.

Nitin Agrahari weaves real-life incidents with emotional honesty and playful wit—stories of a childhood hunger strike for a birthday celebration, mimicry performances inspired by Amitabh Bachchan, a stolen physics book hiding a film star’s photo, and the bittersweet taste of a job offer that comes at the cost of a dream. Each chapter is a journey through passion, pressure, rebellion, and purpose.

But this is not a tale of success. It is a celebration of failure, waiting, and not knowing—a powerful reminder that sometimes, not arriving is what teaches us the most.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between ambition and expectation, laughed at your past, or questioned your path—Never Arrived will resonate with your soul.

Perfect for fans of memoir, self-discovery, and anyone who grew up in pre-digital India.