Vishakha Vishwanath (Marathi)
Vishakha Vishwanath, born on December 11, 1995, is a Marathi poet, scriptwriter, and digital marketing strategist. She holds a Master’s degree in Marathi and an MBA in Marketing and is fluent in Marathi, Hindi, and English. Vishakha has been involved in promoting several National Award-winning Marathi films and played a key role in the Oscar-nominated Gujarati film Chelo Show. She has also written, directed, and produced a documentary on poet Sri Vinda Karandikar and a sci-fi short film, Chitr Kathi.
Her poetry collection, Swatahala Swataha Viruddha Ubha Kartana, delves into themes of identity, stability, and loneliness, particularly in women's lives. Her long poems combine traditional elements with fresh, vivid imagery, earning her the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for Marathi literature in recognition of her distinct voice.
