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A brief overview of Richa Lakhera’s background and profession.
Richa Lakhera is an award-winning Indian journalist, Author & Screenwriter known for her contribution to popular fiction writing and her work in the field of Indian broadcast journalism.
*A well-known face in Indian broadcast journalism, Richa has reported on the Indian entertainment industry for over a decade. She has interviewed India’s Cinematic legends and produced and reported many shows including the trendsetting Spotlight, Night Out, Bollywood Quiz show IDBI Sawaal India Ka, Cinema India.
*Notable Books written by Richa Lakhera
Richa Lakhera’s career as an author started with her debut novel, ‘Garbage Beat’ which was published in 2013 by HarperCollins Publishers.
Best-selling Crime novel ‘Item Girl’ was Richa’s second novel, released in 2014 by Rupa Publishers. Critically acclaimed crime thriller ‘Hungry Gods’ was released in July 2018 by Rupa Publishers. Her adventure-horror novel ‘Contamination’ has been released by Om Books International in 2022, also
publishing her new novel ‘History of Violence’. As an Author Richa Lakhera is represented by the Jaipur based Siyahi Literary Agency for several books and by the Mumbai based Word Famous Literary Agency.
Website: www.richalakhera.in
Founded: Bombay Corals
*List of Notable Books written by Richa Lakhera
*Contamination (fiction) Publisher: Om Books International (2022)
ISBN: 978-93 92834-72-1
Genre action-adventure/Apocalyptic
*Hungry Gods (fiction) Publisher: Rupa Books (2018)
ISBN: 978-93 5304-079 6
Genre murder mystery/crime-thriller
*Item Girl (fiction) Publisher: Rupa Books (2016)
ISBN: 978-81 291-3480 6
Genre murder mystery/crime-thriller
*Garbage Beat (semi-fiction) Publisher: Harper Collins (2013)
ISBN: 978 93-5029 397-3
Genre young urban coming-of-age
*History of Violence (fiction) Publisher: Om Books International (Coming soon)
ISBN: to be filled
Genre gangster noir
*Qaidi no. 0486 (fiction) (Prabhat Publications)
ISBN 9789355213297
*News Girl (semi-fiction) (Prabhat Publications)
ISBN 9789355210265
*Mayavi Amba aur Shaitaan (fiction) (Prabhat Publications)
ISBN 9789355210340
*Ek Star ki maut (fiction) (Prabhat Publications)
ISBN 9789355210425
References to Notable Books:
- https://www.harpercollins.co.in/author-details/richa-lakhera/
- https://www.harpercollins.co.in/product/garbage-beat/
- https://www.rupapublications.co.in/books/item-girl/
- https://www.rupapublications.co.in/authors/richa-lakhera/
- https://www.rupapublications.co.in/books/hungry-gods/
- https://www.rupapublications.co.in/authors/richa-lakhera/
- https://www.ombooksinternational.com/product/contamination/
- https://www.ombooksinternational.com/authors/richa-lakhera/
- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6590777.Richa_Lakhera
- https://www.siyahi.in/books/hungry-gods-by-richa-lakhera/
- https://www.siyahi.in/books/garbage-beat-by-richa-lakhera/
- https://www.siyahi.in/books/item-girl-by-richa-lakhera/
*Richa has spoken at literary festivals, conferences and colleges including the KARACHI LITERATURE FESTIVAL. Richa has won the MEGA award for Popular Fiction and the BLITZ CINE award for contribution in Entertainment Journalism.
- http://www.dawn.com/2013/02/25/karachi-literature-festival-mixed-feelings/
- https://www.dawn.com/news/788591/karachi-literature-festival-mixed-feelings
*Richa Lakhera is presently working as a Screenwriter in several Bollywood films and OTT series. Richa’s stories encompass India’s myriad cultural sub-sets in multiple genres including non-fiction docu-dramas to crime thrillers, supernatural adventure to young adult coming of age stories for young adults. Apart from currently screenwriting several big-ticket Bollywood projects.
*Born on 5th May Dehradun, India, Richa did her schooling from Frank Anthony Public School in New Delhi. She did her Masters from Miranda House before she studied Journalism in Delhi and joined news channel NDTV as Special Correspondent for Entertainment.
Present:
*Richa Lakhera is presently working as a Screenwriter in several Bollywood films and OTT series. Richa’s stories encompass India’s myriad cultural sub-sets in multiple genres including non-fiction docu-dramas to crime thrillers, supernatural adventure to young adult coming of age stories for young adults. Apart from currently screenwriting several big-ticket Bollywood projects.
Notable Contributions to the field of Broadcast Journalism (Entertainment)
Richa Lakhera is a well-known face in Indian broadcast journalism Richa has reported on the Indian entertainment industry for over a decade. She has interviewed India’s Cinematic legends and produced and reported many shows including the trendsetting Spotlight, Night Out, Bollywood Quiz show IDBI Sawaal India Ka, Cinema India.
- https://www.ndtv.in/topic/richa-lakhera
- https://www.khabar.ndtv.com/topic/richa-lakhera
- https://www.ndtv.com/search?searchtext=richa-lakhera
- http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/video-story/309599
- https://www.ndtv.in/videos/special-interview-with-why-cheat-india-actor-emraan-hashmi-503827
- https://www.ndtv.com/video/entertainment/spotlight/spotlight-interaction-with-manisha-koirala-458984
- https://www.ndtv.com/video/entertainment/spotlight/sonu-ke-titu-ki-sweety-stars-on-film-s-theme-of-romance-vs-bromance-479540
- https://www.ndtv.com/video/entertainment/spotlight/nimrat-kaur-the-unconventional-actress-480473?fbclid=IwAR3kZoeofTJNlpC9jzqQQg5MtwcIeBe1sDkzYDKfd_wLB5s7212PssSsiT8
- https://www.ndtv.com/video/entertainment/spotlight/bollywood-desperately-needs-new-heroes-and-heroines-says-john-abraham-485790
- https://www.ndtv.com/video/entertainment/spotlight/nimrat-kaur-the-unconventional-actress-480473
- http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/video-story/309599
Notable Contribution in Popular Fiction
Book: CONTAMINATION
Publisher – Novel ‘Contamination’ – Om Books International (2022)
https://www.ombooksinternational.com/product/contamination/
https://www.ombooksinternational.com/authors/richa-lakhera/
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Significant Reviews and Articles – Novel ‘Contamination’
The Hindu: ‘Heroism is gender agnostic’
Scroll: ‘Apocalyptic battle between good and evil fronted by a female combat hero’
MID DAY: ‘Militia horror Contamination is a Tour De Force!’
TIMES OF INDIA: ‘Richly imagined, stunningly immersive, dazzlingly inventive’
THE WEEK: ‘War is the bigger horror; Not ghosts.’
OUTLOOK: ‘India’s first Female fronted Militia horror
Bombay Reads:
THE NEWSNOW (TNN): ‘Gripping tale of supernatural fantasy has a Kickass Female Protagonist’
TheDailyGuardian : ‘A realm of Military-Horror with phantasmic weapons…’
HT: ‘Contamination poses modern evil against ancient powers… ‘
SHE THE PEOPLE: ‘Contamination explores powerplay between genders…’
References to Notable Articles/Reviews/Featured Images – Novel ‘Contamination’:
The Hindu
Scroll
Mid-Day
Outlook India
The Print
Frontlist
https://www.frontlist.in/contamination-by-author-richa-lakhera-book-review
The Week
Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63357589-contamination
https://www.amazon.in/Contamination-Horror-Fiction-Richa-Lakhera/dp/9392834721
Bombay Reads
https://www.bombayreads.com/contamination-by-richa-lakhera-book-review/
The Daily Guardian
https://www.thedailyguardian.com/contamination-is-a-realm-of-military-horror-with-phantasmic-astras/
The Week
Latestly
Storizen
She the People
https://www.shethepeople.tv/books/contamination-by-richa-lakhera-excerpt/
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Book: HUNGRY GODS
Publisher – Novel ‘Hungry Gods’ – Rupa Publications (2018)
https://www.rupapublications.co.in/books/hungry-gods/
https://www.rupapublications.co.in/authors/richa-lakhera/
https://www.siyahi.in/books/hungry-gods-by-richa-lakhera/
Significant Reviews and Articles – Novel ‘Hungry Gods’
‘An exploitative eco-system. Though a work of fiction, Hungry Gods depicts the brutality of sexual domination, a faulty criminal investigation system, and the world of narcotics
Journalist Richa Lakhera’s third book, Hungry Gods has been inspired by her work in the media. The book has a multi-voice narrative. Though a work of fiction, the stories are inspired by Richa’s observation of the film industry.’ – The Hindu .
”Lakhera instills a motif of foreboding and menace. Hungry Gods is a disturbing tale of corporate greed, celebrity endorsement culture and a complaisant media. It may not be a very comforting read but it is an essential read.” – Business Standard
”Hungry Gods is about justice. About setting the equation of good vs evil right about restoring the faith. Hungry Gods holds a mirror to our society and its excesses a deeply disturbing and poignant tale. Richa’s voice is experimental and fresh. Hungry Gods is a new age crime novel not to be missed.” – India Today
‘‘The battle between good and evil. Hungry Gods is set in an imaginary Indian city. The story starts with the rape and murder of a village woman and fast forwards to the present time where someone will make sure that the culprits of the crime are punished. ’’ – The Statesman
‘Hungry and thrilling, Richa’s latest book traverses honesty and ugly truths.’ – Deccan Chronicle.
‘‘A hard look at the insatiable human nature and lust for money and power’’ – Assam Tribune
”Richa Lakhera’s revenge story takes a hard look at greed for wealth and power. Full of twists and turns it takes the readers to the underbelly of the film industry, corporates and power centers.’ – She The People
‘’Hungry Gods is a neo noir crime thriler. Not recommended for the light hearted ones. The story is unexpected, leaves you hanging with an open mouth thinking why it had to be this way. Even so it leaves you satisfied in a twisted manner. ” – Books and Writers
References to Notable Articles/Reviews/Featured Images – Novel ‘Hungry Gods’
THE HINDU
https://www.thehindu.com/authors/an-exploitative-eco-system/article25537753.ece
DECCAN CHRONICLE
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/220818/hungry-thrilling.html
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/content/tags/richa-lakhera-author
Business Standard
GoodReads
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40873142
She the People
https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/excerpt-richa-lakhera-hungry-gods
BooksWriters
http://www.bookswriters.org/book-reviews/fiction/crime/book-review-hungry-gods/
New Asian Writing
http://www.new-asian-writing.com/rupa-to-publish-hungry-gods-by-richa-lakhera/
Book: ITEM GIRL
Publisher – Novel ‘Item Girl’ – Rupa Publications (2016)
https://www.rupapublications.co.in/books/item-girl/
https://www.rupapublications.co.in/authors/richa-lakhera/
https://www.rupapublications.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Item-Girl_Spread.jpg
https://www.siyahi.in/books/item-girl-by-richa-lakhera/
https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Item_Girl.html?id=HmYXrgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y
References to Notable Articles/Reviews/Featured Images – Novel ‘Item Girl’:
https://WWW.english.shabd.in/item-girl-richa-lakhera/book/10089808
https://www.amazon.in/ITEM-GIRL-Richa-Lakhera-ebook/dp/B015A9ZSS4
https://www.books.google.co.in/books/about/Item_Girl.html?id=HmYXrgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y
https://www.books.google.co.in/books/content?id=HmYXrgEACAAJ&printsec
https://www.amazon.in/Item-Girl-Richa-Lakhera/dp/8129134802
https://www.m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZwF4jEe4L._SY522_.jpg
Book : GARBAGE BEAT
Publisher Harper Collins India (2013)
https://www.harpercollins.co.in/author-details/richa-lakhera/
https://www.harpercollins.co.in/product/garbage-beat/
https://www.harpercollins.co.in/book-cover/PowerPoint_jpg/9789350293973.jpg
https://www.siyahi.in/books/garbage-beat-by-richa-lakhera/
Significant Reviews and Articles – Novel ‘Garbage Beat’
Karachi Literary Festival
http://www.dawn.com/2013/02/25/karachi-literature-festival-mixed-feelings/
Dawn
IBN Live
http://www.ibnlive.in.com/chat/richa-lakhera/on-her-debut-novel-garbage-beat/1397.html
English Shabd
https://www.english.shabd.in/garbage-beat-richa-lakhera/book/10089803
Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/16179092
Significant interviews featuring Author & Journalist Richa Lakhera
Author & Journalist Richa Lakhera featured on Purple Pencil Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zc3O8qO1DQ&t=411s
Author & Journalist Richa Lakhera featured in LIT X festival: A Taste For Crime: The Demon in My View. Live with Richa Lakhera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDUlbHVMmkA
Author & Journalist Richa Lakhera featured in Karachi Literature Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkooQyV54ok&t=2s
Author & Journalist Richa Lakhera featured in Author TV
http://www.richalakhera.com/Author.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PLtn7JA68
Tribal Representation in Historical Narratives and Mainstream Content
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D7wy2XQbiE
Author & Journalist Richa Lakhera featured in Review of Contemporary Journalism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKUc5fO0ba0
Author & Journalist Richa Lakhera’s book launched by Kareena Kapoor Khan featured on NDTV India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R0ZuD3hu4c
Author & Journalist Richa Lakhera’s book Garbage beat launch by kareena Kapoor khan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJhjhocVRbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=825wsTVki9Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVUWaflEYGM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5CEzTTAqA8
NDTV Quiz show IDBI Sawal India ka Quiz Show featuring Richa Lakhera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If5fYHmkaqU
NDTV Glamour Show featuring NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Io_MjQKFY
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Shahrukh Khan / Kajol (Dilwale)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pud35RZweFI
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Priyanka Chopra (Dil Dhadakne Do)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axYRVPOmbSY
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Priyanka Chopra / Arjun Kapoor (Gunday)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1PGXpldkdU
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Madhuri dixit / Naseeruddin shah / Arshwad warsi / Huma Qureshi (Ded Ishquiyaan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKvfLt3mucI
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Ajay devgun / Tabu / Shreyas talpade / kunal khemu / parineeti chopra (Golmaal again)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q68nHqEJGL4
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera interviews Akshay kumar / Anupam kher / Manoj Bajpayee (Special 26)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHbMwekdstQ
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Sridevi / Akshay khanna / nawazuddin siddiqui (Mom)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6nuKqTjI9Y
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera interviews Govinda / Spotlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uZoHoh2jbI
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Ranveer kapoor / Deepika padukone ( Ram Leela)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qfe6HJ0GFU
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Amitabh bachchan / taapsee pannu/ shoojit sircar (Pink)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHIX2v6xy9Y
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Zaira wasim (Secret Superstar) – SPOTLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z-BiRykSfQ
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Anubhav sinha / taapsee pannu (Mulk) – SPOTLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3obznutNu0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRJB2mrNbDE
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera interviews Manoj bajpayee / Sidharth malhotra (Aiyaary) – SPOTLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gooahrgbrfg&t=4s
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera interviews Shraddha kapoor (Haseena parkar) – SPOTLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c2ad8s8zik
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera interviews Arjun rampal (Daddy) – SPOTLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwckjkeu1mi
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera interviews Kartik aaryan / nushrat bharucha / sunny singh (Sonu ke titu ki sweety) – SPOTLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxqozqukamg
Richa Lakhera interviews Anurag kashyap / radhika apte (Sacred Games) – SPOTLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3kowkoxw4
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera interviews Nimrat kaur (Test case 1) – SPOTLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wigfQRy2Meg&t=21s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYamJ1H2qBY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPeBwtGriq0
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Vidya balan (Tumhari Sulu)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVgzbFkzilE
NDTV Journalist Richa Lakhera Interviews Kangana ranaut
Awards and recognition: Any awards, honors, or recognition she has received for her work.
- Winner of BLITZ – contribution to journalism (Entertainment beat)
- Winner of MEGA award for Popular Literature (Fiction)
- Awards Winner of ICUNR award for Excellence in TV Journalism (Entertainment beat)
- Winner of 1000 women of Excellence in Asia ‘Wommenovator Award’
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