I grew up in the vibrant, salt-aired energy of Shivaji Park, Mumbai—a place of open spaces and sharp observations that served as my first real classroom. From there, the path was technical: Purdue University for Electrical Engineering and a stint in Iowa, followed by the Indian School of Business (ISB) as part of its founding batch. On paper, I was being groomed for circuits and strategy. In reality, a parallel frequency was already broadcasting.

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The 2003 Wake-Up Call

In 2003, while navigating the early stages of my career, a dream so vivid it felt like a command compelled me to stumble out of bed and put pen to paper. That wasn’t a fleeting moment; it was the start of a creative marathon that has spanned over two decades.

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Dual Frequency​

Since then, I have lived in two worlds at once. Writing has never been a "second act" or a mid-life pivot; it is a constant heartbeat running alongside everything else. I operate on a dual frequency: maintaining a dedicated professional career in education, career coaching, and professional development while simultaneously building a substantial literary body of work.

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Refusing to Stay in One Lane

With a substantial body of work ranging from the playful wonder of children’s fiction to YA fantasy and romantic comedies, I’ve built a career out of refusing to stay in one lane. I’m currently eyeing the landscape of Historical Fiction, finally giving my lifelong interest in ancient history and mythology a dedicated place to live on the page.

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Beyond the Page

When the screen goes dark, the curiosity remains. I am a professional student of the "hook," whether that's exploring Psychology to understand human nature or losing myself in the high-concept storytelling of Anime. As the writer and producer of the short film Freedom of Expression, I remain a keen observer of the visual medium, always analyzing the architecture of a good story.

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I currently live and write from the intersection of the past and the possible, searching for the "magic" that hides in plain sight.