Born in Rajasthan (India), Nikita Lalwani is a distinguished British author celebrated for her insightful exploration of identity, cultural dynamics, and human relationships. Her family’s migration to the United Kingdom during her childhood significantly influenced her perspective, providing a rich backdrop for her literary endeavors. She studied English at Bristol University, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2018, and was awarded a Leverhulme Research Fellowship in 2020. She teaches creative writing and lives in North London. She has been a tutor at Goldsmiths University in London and is associated with Royal Holloway, University of London.