Indrayani Sawkar

Since age 21, Indrayani Sawkar has been writing; and at 85 to date, has still not stopped. Writing is her be-all and end-all. She began as a Marathi writer. Written a hundred best-sellers. She made a small beginning on English by writing short stories for Femina, Eve-s Weekly and Quest. One short story The White Dove has been included in Input, a collection of stories written by and for women, that is used as a textbook. It has also been translated as Sie in German.

Amazon/Kindle has published 10 titles, all included in her author's page. She is known for creating drama even where none exists, edge-of-the-seat plotlines, sharp climaxes, strong characters and touching emotions. She packs a lot of new information in all her books, which readers love.

Angaraj Karna is a mythological novel about Karna, he most tragic figure in the Mahabharata. Her Karna is different, not a cry-baby, not crushed by the irony of fate he is a victim of. His friendly match with Jarasandha is the new factor we are talking about.

Bajirao Mastani is a tale of love, injustice, oppression due to outmoded social think.

Panipat minutely details the background of the horrible defeat of Maratha brave-hearts. Most fascinating part is Parvatibai's escape.

Chandragupta Maurya is about the incredible fight of two commoners against a mega power, Magadha.

Duryodhana is a misunderstood figure in the Mahabharata. more sinned against than sinning. His subtle but exquisite relationship with Subhadra is the most fascinating factor here.

Mumtajmahal is known mainly for the Taj Mahal. But her life was very eventful. She too was a strong woman, as readers will find out.

Indra, Lord of the Heaven gives the full story about Indra. Vrisha and Vritra do exist in the original story. But Sawkar has penned wondrous roles for them.

Dharmananda Kosambi is a biographical novel about the man, who, though a school drop-out, rose to become a Pali scholar; was invited four time by Harvard to edit Pali manuscripts. But his wife and children had to put up with a lot of suffering. Sawkar, his granddaughter gives these details.

Ravanayana contains information about Ravana that is generally bypassed in translations.

Maharajadhiraj Chandragupta Vikramaditya delineates a golden era in the history of ancient India. His relationship with Vetal and machinations by Rudrasimha, his Indianized Scythian enemy are high points here.