2024

Meet Lekha Varma, a nature enthusiast hailing from Kerala, India, currently residing in Mumbai. Her poetic journey began at the Aashaan Memorial in Trivandrum, dedicated to Malayalam poet Kumaran Aashaan. After college, she transitioned from poetry to fiction, drawing inspiration from life experiences. Juggling homemaking and newfound passions for writing and cooking, Lekha finally found time to pen stories that brought her joy. Encouraged by her family, she authored a book, drawing parallels between her life and the protagonist, Garuda. In the bustling concrete jungles of Mumbai, writing has become her solace for the past 18 years.