About the Book

Main Ek Gurezaan Lamha hun offers a window into the life of Padmashri Shovana Narayan, a global icon and a sanctuary for the arts. For a woman who seamlessly wove the gravity of a senior bureaucrat with the ethereal grace of a Kathak virtuoso, society’s question was always: "Files or Ghungrhoos? Career or Art?" Her answer was—"Both." This saga is more than a biography; it is a 'Manifesto' for those who refuse to choose between ambition and passion. By shattering stereotypes that confine women to "limited choices," Shovana inspires a shift from mourning constraints to conquering them.

About the Author

Dr. Maya ‘Parijat’ is a creative author, speaker, and life coach who envisions a world where words serve as powerful catalysts for inspiration and inner transformation. Writing with equal grace in both Hindi and English, her work acts as a vital cultural bridge. Main Ek Gurezaan Lamha Hun is more than a chronicle of Kathak Guru Padmashri Shovana Narayan’s artistic journey; it is a sensitive portrait of India’s enduring cultural consciousness and heritage.