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Mumbai, July 29: PARTRA PROUD AWARD 2021 was held in Mumbai on 24^th July 2021. The award function was an initiative to award young entrepreneurs, bloggers, influencers, and community heads for their work on social media platforms and society and keep them motivated. Partra Proud Award 2021 is an initiative by Partra – Party and Travel Group and was presented by Goel Ganga Group.

Partra was founded by VibhaNarshana to bring all travel and event enthusiasts under one roof and to socialize and explore places in India and abroad. She has received many prestigious awards and recognition in the ecosystem.

The award function was packed up with celebrities, influencers, and chief guests. The event was split into three shows. Each show followed a similar format, beginning with welcoming the guests on the Red Carpet, felicitation of the chief guests, followed by a speech by Goel Ganga and the chief guests and award distribution. The organizers boosted the spirit of every person present and the host, Ms. Nidhi Bhatt, did a fantastic job.
Show 1 started with the felicitation of the Chief Guest Archana Kochhar, Celebrity Fashion Designer by Mr. ZubinJall, and Mr. Sameet Neb, who was also the Guest of Honour. The awards were given to Vaquar Shaikh for Special Celebrity Influencer (Actor); Alefia Kapadia for Special Celebrity Influencer (Actress); Swati Varma for Best Stylist Influencer; Sejal  Thakker for Best Celebrity Fashion Make-up Artist; Leslie Tripathy for Special Celebrity Influencer; Simran Kochhar as the Youngest Entrepreneur Award and Excellence in Celebrity Fashion; Sanket Shah for Best Food Influencer; Priya Jham for Stylish food Influencer; JanviVasani for Stylish Dessert Influencer; LabdhiMehul Thakkar for Young Entrepreneur (Star trophy); Sameet Neb as the Best strategic Partner.

Show 2 was set in motion with the felicitation of the Chief Guests, Leslie Tripathy, Multilingual Actress, Ankit Gulaati, versatile and talented TV Actor, Vasant  Bhandari, Sponsor of Heineken by Vibha, Nidhi Bhatt, Pramod Soni, Veena Jain, and Partra Team, and the Guest of Honour Kalpesh Shah and Nandni Gupta, Mrs. Bharat Icon Platinum Crown winner by Sameet Neb. The awards were given to NamrataThakker for Excellence in Community Service; Aashika Aswani with Entrepreneur Award; Kiran Golani for Superwoman Community Founder; Preeti Ashiwal for Best makeup stylist; Urvi Shetty for Best Influencer; Isha Vaidya for Best Fashion Influencer; AkankshaKelkar and ShilpiSaxena for Woman Entrepreneur in Fashion; BasanntRasiwasia for the Best Vastu and Numerology expert (Star trophy); Ankit Gulaati for Best Restaurant; Anmol Jhaveri as the Young Chartist.
The final and the third show began with the felicitation of the Chief Guest Manmeet Singh, partner of Meet Bros and the Guest of Honour, Swaraaj Kapoor, Owner of the House of Mirabella and Elbo room Resto & Bars by Mr. Zubin, Mr. Sameet Neb, and, VibhaNashana. The awards went to Rushad Rana for the Best celebrity Influencer (Actor); Laura Nemeth for the Best International Influencer; Farida Bagasrawala for Best Social Service; Mitul Khemka for the Best Young Achiever (Big trophy); Kanak Khathuria for the Best YouTube Influencer; Vibha Narshana for Founder Of Partra; Nidhi Bhatt for Best Coach & Counsellor of the Year; Pramod Soni for Best Partra Event Manager; Veena Jain for the Best Partra Event Manager; SharayuNevgi for the Best PartraMompreneur; Sameer Srivastava for the Best Young PR Entrepreneur; Aditya for the Best Event Coordinator.

What guest and Awardee said about the event?

Chief Guest: Swaraaj Kapoor (Globule President Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club and owner of Mirabella and Elboroom): “I am amazed to see the effort of Partra (Party & Travel Group) to conduct an event like this in this pandemic and to come up with such a great thought to encourage people to keep going. I am really honoured to be a part of this.”

Chief Guest: Archana Kochhar (Ace Celebrity Designer) “I know about Partra but when I was informed about this event I was so excited to be a part of it and today when I am here it’s an unforgettable experience. Super Kudos to the entire team of Partra to come up with this idea and successfully conducting this”

Awardee: Sejal Thakkar ( Makeup Artist): “I am very happy and on cloud 9 as Partra&Vibha has recognized my work and awarded me with this award. I have no words to express my gratitude and thanks to them. Very few people try to recognize the work of a makeup artist. I am very happy to win this award. I will keep my work to receive more”

Awardee: Preeti Ashiwal “Well every award give us the motivation to work more and this award came when the world is facing the biggest pandemic in history and at this time if someone recognizes your work then words cannot complete the thanksgiving for them. I am very happy and excited to win this award”

The event was a huge hit as it is one of its kind and acknowledged the talent and efforts of the community heads who live and cherish their lives and encourage others to do so.

Thank you all to be supportive and encouraging us

Team Partra

For Media queries email @ vibhanarshana@gmail.com

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 28: Photography has not just been one of the most creative professions but is also a lucrative career option. In recent times, a lot of photographers have earned fortunes by showcasing creativity through their lens. Ankleshwar-based photographer Neel Sarkhedi is also setting a bar with his exceptional photography. An entrepreneur by choice, the 26-year old has been passionate about photography since childhood.

However, he has been completely into photography since 2019. During these three years, Neel Sarkhedi has come a long way in his flourishing career. To begin his journey, the photographer began capturing moments in the nearby areas of his locality. Eventually, he improved his creativity by practicing the art daily. He has got some beautifully captured pictures in his camera of different wildlife creatures like Tiger, Indian Eagle Owl, Desert Fox, Striped Hyena, Short Eared owl, peregrine falcon, and various other species.

Being a true wanderlust and a travel freak, Neel has explored many national parks and destinations in India like Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Thol Bird Sanctuary, and Rann of Kutch to name a few. “Ever since I have been focusing on wildlife photography, my life is filled with new adventures. I have explored different places in these years and have been mastering the art and craft of photography”, says Neel.

Furthermore, Neel Sarkhedi stated that due to the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic, many of his adventures have got postponed. He said, “In the last year, I had planned various trips to different national parks and sanctuaries across the country. But due to the pandemic, I could not visit them.” Besides this, Neel was asked about what life lessons he has learned being a wildlife photographer. The creative professional emphasized the quality of patience that he learned from the profession.

Additionally, he revealed that it might take months or years for a wildlife photographer to get a perfect shot. “The creatures are not stationary. They have their constant body movements, and at times it might get difficult to get a perfect capture in your camera”, added Neel. With the COVID-19 restrictions getting easier, Neel Sarkhedi is hopeful to visit different sanctuaries, and he cannot wait to showcase the beautiful world of wildlife through his lens.

New Delhi, July 27: Shaadivaale, an online wedding planning website launched in 2018 continues to serve the brides and grooms to plan their D-day online. This wedding planning platform presents functional information about online vendors, photographers, and makeup artists amongst others needed for a perfect wedding.

Amidst the COVID times, this online wedding planning website strikes a perfect balance between authentic vendors and brides and grooms. Marking the prominence of digital wedding planning in the present day, Shaadivaale came in as a much-needed credible and trustworthy platform.

Redefining the concept of traditional wedding planning, this Delhi-based wedding planning platform outshines other players in the market with an excellent reputation and genuine services. From finding personalised vendors for brides and grooms to becoming a real vendor, this digital wedding planning website has a lot to offer.

Lia Chhabra, founder of Shaadivaale says, “It was when I was about to get married that I realised the scope and need to create something like this where customers could plan for the most important day of their lives with ease. I wanted to build something for all types of customers. I’m so glad that Shaadivaale is loved by both vendors and clients. I have a lot of emotions attached to this venture of mine as it started along with my married life and hence, the credit goes to my husband for always being the biggest support in taking Shaadivaale to a place where it’s being loved to another level.”

A perfect place to find makeup artists in Delhi and to find the best wedding photographers in Delhi, Shaadivaale abides by providing every client with a once-in-a-life experience. Aiming to create a way to use the internet for a perfect wedding, this platform customized online wedding planning right at its clients’ fingertips.

Acclaimed as one best wedding planning platforms, Shaadivaale also provides personalised assistance to its clients and vendors meeting their expectations. As compared to other similar platforms, Shaadivaale has been incredible right from its start and provides authentic vendors to its customers.

At present, this website provides makeup artists, wedding photographers, designers, and jewellers amongst others, for quintessential digital wedding planning. Despite the edgy competition and growing demand, Shaadivaale online wedding planning website has been gracefully enhancing its reach by providing outstanding services and genuine sources.

“WedEssence,” a monthly e-magazine from this wedding planning platform covers top celebrities like Urvashi Dholakia, Ojas Rajani, Tina Dutta, and many others. It features the much-needed content for every bride alongside reputed and trusted vendors. This online publication accentuates all aspects of a wedding, easing the execution of luxe weddings.

Clients can choose from different photographers hailing from Delhi, Goa, and Bangalore, amongst others, and bridal makeup specialists from Delhi – NCR, Mohali, and others. Putting forward the traditional Indian trends with the latest technology, this online wedding planning platform links with caterers, decorators, venues, banquet halls, stylists, and many others.

With constant updates on blogs, magazines, and social media, Shaadivaale provides valuable insights into online wedding planning. When it comes to finding a suitable platform for digital wedding planning, Shaadivaale is one best sources for making everyone’s wedding dreams come true.

Mumbai, July 27: Hair loss doesn’t have to be permanent! There, we said it. Hair loss greatly affects both genders, but Alka Verma has a solution that can benefit both sides of the fence.

Infiniti Hair Club, India’s most trusted non-surgical hair transplant specialists have transformed the process of non-surgical hair transplants under Alka Verma’s supervision.

It can be difficult to accept the first stages of hair loss, especially if someone’s in their late teens or early 20’s. Infiniti Hair Club’s hair replacement system will change how you feel about achieving a truly natural-looking non-surgical hair loss solution!

Everyone is different, from hairstyle to lifestyle but anyone who is ready to do something about their hair loss wants to look & feel his / her very best from their 20’s to ’70s.

What does she do?

Alka Verma has mastered the intricate skill of non-surgical hair transplant. This technique involves fixing a hair replacement system to the scalp. This system is tailored to perfectly match the color & density of natural hair. Each system is made of 100% natural human hair with a lifespan of 6 to 12 months, depending on your choice of the hair system & how you maintain it.

How does she do it?

Alka believes in an uncompromising commitment to client care, privacy, technical excellence, and artistry that provide a level of results that speaks for itself.

The new advanced hair systems help you get a full head of hair in just a matter of hours. The beauty is in the detail. Whenever a client leaves the Infiniti Hair Club with a hair system and meets someone for the first time, it is near impossible for the other person to tell if he/she is wearing a hair system.

Why Infiniti Hair Club?

There is one huge difference between Infiniti Hair Club’s Non-surgical hair transplant and all the other companies in this space. It’s Alka Verma. She believes when you branch out, you lose the quality and customer experience. As soon as the process is complete, Alka herself does a detailed analysis of the work and approves it before the customer leaves the Infiniti Hair Club. Non-surgical hair transplant is a highly specialized task that requires an incredible amount of skill and experience to produce truly natural-looking hair.

Alka and her team have mastered the art of Hair systems. This makes Infiniti Hair Club distinguished in the Non-surgical Hair replacement segment not only PAN India but also amongst the High Networth Individuals (HNIs), CEOs, and individuals who travel from across the world to meet Alka regarding their hair problem.

For Cancer and Alopecia patients

Hair Loss among Cancer and Alopecia patients is unfortunate. Infiniti Hair club offers bespoke systems for each individual. Choose from a number of styles, colors, textures, and lengths. It’s comfortable, easy, and seamless.

How much does a Non-surgical hair replacement cost?

The mission is very simple. Utilize the very best techniques and the most advanced technologies to provide customers with solutions and treatments at prices that remain within reach and affordable to just about anyone. Hair replacement systems are specific to the area of hair loss and the kind of hair system they choose; hence, the cost varies from individual to individual.

Breaking the myth

Is this hair system just another type of wig? Absolutely not. The hair system perfectly blends with the texture and style of one’s natural hair. You won’t even notice.

What about my lifestyle? This is the best part. You can continue with your daily routine like a run on the treadmill, go swimming and if you’re feeling adventurous, go paragliding or scuba diving.

Take the next step!

So if you feel you’re ready to take the next step & discuss your hair loss problem with an expert, then visit Infiniti Hair Club. it has the talent, focus, & experience to provide a customer with truly natural-looking world-class results that hair deserves!.

For more information please contact us at the number below or you can write to us at custservice@infinitihairclub.com

July 27: A 24-year-old from a small city in India has made way into millions of hearts by making sad videos featuring couples. Who says you need a formal modeling break to begin your dream career? What began with just downloading an app by a fresh college graduate has now grown into a flourishing modeling career. Junaid has become a loved name and face among the youth.

A quick look at Junaid’s social media handles will give you an idea about his popularity. Junaid’s story is a perfect tale of a self-made youth who believed in himself. Junaid’s humble background and upbringing in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh left a lot for him to desire. He wanted better exposure and a good platform to showcase his talent.

While pursuing his graduation from Galgotia University in Delhi, he was yet another young boy with big dreams. He decided to chase them by trying his luck on social media. It is then that he came across an advertisement for the Musical.ly app on Instagram. He downloaded the app and started making videos. He started at 0 followers and worked hard to be where he is today.

Talking about his journey, he talks about challenges and roadblocks in his journey to fame. “My classmates were getting jobs or getting admissions to niche institutes for higher education. Here I was, making videos that a few people liked and shared. Neither my friends nor my family thought it was any serious work. I had my doubts too but I loved what I was doing and I thought to give it some time,” says Junaid.

When musical.ly merged into TikTok, Junaid had merely 25000 followers. He kept striving and reached about 9 million followers on Tiktok. However, he got a blow when TikTok was banned in India in 2020. Junaid was devastated but he knew he had to do something and move his content creation to another platform. He couldn’t leave his potential career. That would also mean that his fans would be disappointed. As a result, he got onboarded on the Moj application and continued his influencer journey. Instagram was also instrumental in his success.

With consistency and perseverance, he became the first influencer to reach 1 million followers on the Moj application. Today he is admired by 6.5 million followers on Moj and 815k followers on Instagram.

He has completed video collaborations with several celebrities such as Chris Gayle, Tulsi Kumar, Aditya Narayan, etc. He has also appeared as a model for multiple brands in India and abroad. His hazel eyes and the chocolate hero appeal have become a rage among his fans and that has helped him bag numerous modeling contracts. The brands that he has associated with include Myntra, Olx, Mi, Amazon, Daniel Wellington, Mamaearth, Porsche, Lulu hypermarket, the world’s largest zip line, and many more.

Junaid is proud that he didn’t follow the crowds to take up MBA. He is happy with the influencer success that helped him earn a steady income even during the pandemic. Junaid is thankful to god for reaching the heights he is at today.

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July 26: Swapnila Goswami, known for her Instagram handle “fashionistaspeaks” is a content creator who creates content related to Fashion and Lifestyle. She also has her blog “https://fashionistaspeaks.winkl.co/” where she writes blogposts on Fashion and Lifestyle. She started creating content in the year 2018, it has been three years now. Since then, she never looked back. She believes that “being determined” is the key factor that leads to success. Today she is really feeling special that she has been offered the title “Emerging female lifestyle content creator of the year” by Influencerquipo. It’s like a dream come true for her. To make a place in the field of content creation was something she always dreamt of. Accordingly, she started working on her dreams and there is a saying “Hard work pays off”. She would like to dedicate this title to her family who always use to inspire her to go ahead. She says that she feels lucky to have parents who always support her when it comes to working on her aims and objectives. In the last two months, she got featured on four platforms and it’s really something that makes her feel proud of her hard work and dedication.

This title is indeed the product of her hard work. According to her, when a person works hard to achieve his/her dreams and desires staying determined, nothing can stop the person. She says that nothing comes easy, one needn’t give up. For her, one may not see success instantly but that doesn’t mean one needs to quit.  Even she had to go through a lot to be here where she is today. When she started creating content, she didn’t think much, she just felt happy with the fact that she got the opportunity to work on her passion. When brands like Voylla, Livon, Amazon, Mirraw, Cycleetc started approaching her, she got more inspired to move ahead. In three years she has worked with more than fifty brands.

She started by creating content on Fashion in the beginning, lifestyle was never in her mind. Only when the brands started approaching her with lifestyle products, she decided to change her mind and give it a try. To her surprise, her content on lifestyle got appreciated by her followers to great extent. Now lifestyle content has taken over her social media platforms, both Instagram and Blog. Today it is her pleasure that she has been awarded the title, “Emerging female lifestyle content creator of the year” by Influencerquipo.

She can’t express in words how she feels when girls/women approach her and say that her content inspires them. She never thought that something which she started of passion will take her so far. She is grateful to all her well-wishers and followers who always inspire her to create content.

Link to her Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fashionistaspeaks/

July 26: Sri Daibacharjya, one of the finest and Government – recognized astrologers continue to enlighten people into spirituality and astronomy. Being on the field for 18 years now, Sri Daibacharjya helped thousands of people in the country.

Performing intriguing tasks during his spiritual practices, Sri Daibacharjya provides solutions for numerous problems each day. An acclaimed astrologer, Sri Daibacharjya also gives his predictions through a horoscope.

With branches in Gariahat, Assam, Bally, Siliguri, Guwahati, and Garia amongst others, this famous astrologer addresses numerous problems related to different issues. He also sends courier remedies all over India in case of serious issues.

Sri Daibacharjya is an expert at taking someone into his control. Known as the Boshikoron Expert, Sri Daibacharjya reads his clients’ problems at ease. Through Homjogya, he gives proper remedies for serious problems like Kalsarpa Dosh, and Mangalic Dosh, amongst others.

Various people from all parts of India pay their visits to Sri Daibacharjya for solving their problems. On-going court cases, unsuccessful love, struggles with education, and traveling abroad are among the issues addressed by Sri Daibacharjya for permanent solutions.

With excellent client satisfaction, Sri Daibacharjya was able to garner numerous customers in no time. He is renowned for putting his complete dedication towards everyone’s problems and for treating every client as equal.

Known for communicating with all the clients at ease, Sri Daibacharjya relaxes everyone meeting him. There is a magical aura around him that instantly soothes our souls, said most people meeting Sri Daibacharjya. A humble person, Sri Daibacharjya is affluent in most Puranas and an excellent guide to spirituality, says everyone who met him.

Expert, skilled, and having profound knowledge of what he does, Sri Daibacharjya is a spiritual practitioner registered with the Government and is a respected member of the Bengal Priest Assembly. He is an applauded and acclaimed spiritual person, known for his warm hospitality and relieving solutions.

Most people from all parts of India await meeting Sri Daibacharjya and sharing their grievances to find permanent remedies. Helping people in knowing how to keep their loved ones in control, Sri Daibacharjya is more than an expert at what he does.

Mumbai, July 26: The cosmetics industry in India is gradually mounting up. Despite not needing to glam at home, Consumers used some quality time to learn a new makeup trick or the least, to do their eye makeup for zoom calls. While demand for this segment is rising with Covid restrictions still in place, they now prefer to shop near accessible areas.

Pandemic has indeed shaped up the strategy of many brands to meet the most important criteria: Availability and accessibility. While most niche brands in retail in physical stores, Drug stores have done it all. These brands have got your back in these unprecedented times. The best of all, these brands offer you great prices and great deals. Easy to shop at any time without having to worry about the availability is all makeup hoarders need.

While you question the quality, these brands surprisingly offer similar quality and packaging to a niche brand that usually might cost you an arm and a leg. The market for these brands is blooming. Recently, Colour Cosmetics, an indie brand, decided to venture into the beauty business by offering a unique range of makeup products at affordable prices. They are retailing some cult products to similar niche brands present in the market today. Its product portfolio constitutes lipsticks, compact powders, foundations, eye shadows, blushes, and bronzers.

Currently, the brand is retailing through e-commerce. However, they are in talks with local pharmacies and marts to expand the reach to every state in the country. Further, it aims to deliver beauty products at affordable rates without compromising the value and quality and reckons beauty has no borders and restrictions. Mhm. It looks like this indie brand is going to ace your glam game this season.

Fusing creativity and free-spirit through fashion and style

Cappadocia [Turkey], July 24: Started by a biotechnologist in the year 2010, BANI COUTURE is a reputed fashion house in Delhi that is centred on the concept of the dual nature of women as strong and independent, yet nurturing and caring. The brand found its foothold in the industry through its founder, artist and designer Bani Pasricha herself, who was inspired by her mother Nina. To attribute due respect and recognition to her ‘muse’, she dedicated a special collection to her mother by the name ‘Nina’ which is based on the theme of inspiration of a woman who strives for power, actualizes it and uses it to bring about change in society. BANI COUTURE reflects the true essence of both vintage and contemporary designs. The brand found its popularity through one of its ‘signature red gowns’ which has been worn by several celebrities as well as showcased in various international runways events.

For its founder, success did not come overnight. She pursued her education in the field of Bio-technology but her interest in the world of fashion gave her the courage to take a leap of faith and explore her creative zeal for design and styling. She enrolled herself for a course in London College of Fashion, post which she started her own label by the name ‘Fede by Bani’ which was later changed to her name itself and known as BANI COUTURE.

Some of the well-known collections of the brand are India Beach Fashion week (2012) launched in Goa; Royal Saga (2019) launched in Cannes Film Festival; the Pharaoh’s (2020) launched as its first digital edition in Paris Fashion Week and Collection NINA (2021) launched as a digital edition.  Bani Pasricha has collaborated with various fashion magazines and celebrities such as Raveena Tandon, Guru Randhawa, Rashmi Desai, Karishma Tanna, Sophie Choudhary, Esha Gupta to name a few.

The style and colours of the brand are sharply structured and defined by vibrant tones of red, yellow, mauve, pink and sunshine yellow as well as royal colours such as midnight blue and black, pristine white which reflects a blend of unconventional spirit that finds its roots in tradition. BANI COUTURE can be aptly described as an ‘art of nature’ weaved together in the form of a fabric exemplifying the connection between Indian and fusion wear that caters to the needs of a modern woman reflecting the elements of nature, culture and travel.

It is a well-known fact that recognition is succeeded by rewards. Bani Pasricha is the recipient of the RC Dalal Memorial Award which is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards of the India Fashion Week, London. Recently she has been recognised and awarded as the ‘woman of substance 2021’ by First India News, a regional news channel based in Rajasthan.

For Bani, “fashion is not just about following trends. It reflects the personality of the individual who is wearing it. Fashion is all about what makes you comfortable. You can walk with confidence in a room full of people if you are comfortable. Having said that, fashion is all about experimenting with new looks because it is the quirky style statement that makes you unique from others.”

As a growing fashion house in the country, today BANI COUTURE has started building its ethos of social enterprise to promote responsible and sustainable fashion as well as promote its narrative of the brand through its collection of designs and styles.

To know more about BANI COUTURE, please visit:

Website: www.banicouture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bani.pasricha/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/banicouture/

 

“In writing, there is art. And in art, there is a craft.”

Nashik, July 24: This famous quote by Susi Moore is enough to proclaim that writers are artists of their kind.

The “Art Vs Skill” debate has always surrounded writing for a very long time. Unlike other art forms, writing hasn’t found its rightful place in the realm of art. It is worshipped as a skill but seldom as an art form.

With her diverse body of work, Janhavi Bhat – Author of “Safarnama”-is set to break these constraints. Writing for her is a peculiar blend of art and skill. Neither of them can be compromised in any situation. In the world of trends, art must survive in its purest form. For this to happen, creativity and spontaneity need to thrive in the mundane reality of today.

The writing was nothing short of a fortunate accident in Janhavi’s disinteresting time at Civil Engineering.  As opportunities for scripting and hosting events showed up, she grew fond of this newfound realm which she never thought existed. Being an avid reader, she became a part of various online platforms and eventually began writing as engineering continued to stay in an unidentified corner of her life.

This hobby took the shape of a possible career only after a year-long illness when Janhavi was bedridden. The decision was made. It was the right time to burn the old bridge. It was the right time to start afresh. With a namesake engineering degree, her pursuit of a writing career took off. She sailed by making Instagram her launchpad for creative write-ups with freelance writing gigs, theatre, and odd jobs.

Few open-mic performances and an online creative writing workshop inspired her to pen down 15 poems from the perspective of a young girl leading to her first English Poetry Collection in 2018, named “Alluring Shadows”, which is available as a Kindle edition. “Alluring Shadows” is a girl’s journey from insecurities and her little bubble of depression to a brighter world. What makes this collection unique are its imagery and the metaphoric depiction of nature with its various elements.

An undeniable authenticity marks her widely appreciated Hindi Poetry Collection “Safarnama”, released in 2019.  This collection revolves around love, life, wisdom, spirituality, and betrayal with a unique representation and an unconventional writing style. Janhavi has given birth to the submerged emotions in a human heart through simple words. In her own words, this collection results from her curiosity about the Urdu language and spontaneous responses to her then circumstances. One may clearly state them as raw and unfiltered emotions that spurt out in the exact moments. Poetry, unlike fiction for her, is about moments. One minute here, and the next, it’s gone.

She chooses to keep the 69 odd verses untitled. Fundamentally different from the rest and emotionally rich, “Safarnama” creates an unforgettable aura for the reader. This collection effortlessly sheds light on vulnerable aspects of life, which many prefer to keep under wraps. Many readers like to call this collection the background music to a human’s daily life experiences, events, emotions, and even mishaps – almost equating “Safar” to “Suffer”.

Nonetheless, many find the depth of “Safarnama” alluring and all-encompassing. On the possibility of different interpretations of her work, Janhavi famously quips her work is open to various interpretations as readers from different walks of life with different experiences and circumstances will read her work. Different backgrounds offer varied perspectives, and hence understanding too differs.

The untitled verses too hold a specific meaning. She urges readers to read the collection in a sequence, unlike other poetry volumes where you’ll pick up your favourite poem and leave the rest. The verses, when read in a series, culminate into a story. There has been something called prose poetry, but it’s altogether a different experience to read an entire poetry collection that hits the reader with a sudden realization towards the end that what they essentially read was a story that began at a certain point and climaxed at a particular stage – genuinely justifying the title.

The experiments and spontaneity don’t end here. One will spot a similar play of representation in her novella “Ashes of Desires”, published later in the same year. This new-age mythological saga revolving around water scarcity and a possible cosmic war takes the form of an epic poem. It brings forth action scenes that seem to be written with utmost joy and thrill. Oscillating between worlds at different times, this is a new-age fantasy that readers would enjoy. Understanding that writing is a process and imagination is a world bigger than any other world, she is reworking on some crucial aspects of this story in her Master’s Program.

Despite acting late in the direction of her passion, Janhavi recognizes storytelling as her companion since the time she was a young kid. Daydreaming, cooking up stories in her mind, enacting dialogues, and building more significant-than-life worlds in her imagination had always been an integral part of her existence.

After a wrong degree in hand and stumbling in the dark for a long, she is finally pursuing her dream of Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in writing with her perseverance and indomitable willpower.

Summing with her quote –

“They say, it’s never too late to start. I say it’s never too early to go wrong. Take a decision and watch it lead you to your true nature. All you got to be is authentic.”

Author’s Profile

Janhavi Bhat is an author and a poet based in Nashik, India. She has done her schooling at Symbiosis School and Civil Engineering at Pune University. Post her graduation, she worked as a freelance journalist for a newspaper.

Her initial writing began through blogs and the online platform Wattpad. Her stories enjoy a massive readership of 63k plus to date.

She published her first English poetry collection, “Alluring Shadows”, on Amazon in October 2018. Her debut Hindi poetry collection, “Safarnama”, was published in November 2019. The same year witnessed the release of her debut Novella “Ashes of Desires” in December.

Versatility is her biggest strength. She has worked as a copywriter at a radio channel. Currently a content strategist at a marketing agency, she is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Writing at California College of Arts.

Find her books on Amazon

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