Drishtirupa Das
Drishtirupa Das, fondly known as Drishti, is an Indian author and storyteller in the truest sense of the word—a weaver of emotions, memories, and meaning. Her writing explores the delicate emotional and psychological landscapes of relationships, identity, resilience, and the quiet search for meaning through deeply layered, introspective narratives.
Originally from Assam, Drishti’s journey through words and visuals spans mediums and geographies. Trained as a computer engineer, she found her professional calling in communications. Her career has taken her from newsrooms at NDTV and public diplomacy with the European Union to her current role as Head of Communications at the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce.
Across television, print journalism, diplomacy, and filmmaking, her work has always been guided by one quiet belief: that stories connect us. They illuminate what is often left unspoken and humanise even the most complex human emotions.
"Her narratives are not just told—they are felt. She listens deeply, and it is this act of listening that lends a rare tenderness to her storytelling."
Beyond writing, Drishti is an artist, a volunteer supporting children’s education and healthcare, and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. Grounded in practices of yoga, meditation, and travel, she approaches her craft with an eye for still moments and inner transformation.
Through her work, Drishti hopes to offer readers a mirror to their own lives—leaving them feeling a little more seen, a little more aware, and a little less alone.
Books by Drishtirupa Das
Dear Arjie (2025)
A meditation on time, identity, and the quiet bravery it takes to choose yourself.
“Some stories don’t arrive in straight lines.”
Set against the misty slopes of Coonoor, Dear Arjie follows Maya and Arjun, childhood companions wrapped in an enchanted cocoon of shared stories, secret hideouts, and an unspoken bond. As life carries them in different directions, what remains are the letters Maya wrote—some sent, many left unsent—and the aching silences between what was felt and what was said.
Years later, standing at the edge of a new beginning, Arjun’s reappearance stirs old questions and fresh reflections: Has love waited in the wings, or has it changed form altogether? Told through poetic fragments of letters and memories, Drishti’s debut novel is a tender exploration of love, absence, and the slow unfolding of healing.
Sharanagati (2026)
A deeply intimate novel about emotional abuse, psychological entrapment, and reclaiming oneself after love turns destructive.
“Some stories are difficult to tell, some difficult to hear. Nevertheless, they must still be told.”
From the hills of Northeast India, Maya—intelligent, ambitious, and fiercely independent—builds a successful career in America before the pandemic brings her back to Guwahati, Assam. There, she meets Tanmay, a gifted musician whose gentleness and artistic spirit awaken a deep sense of trust within her.
What begins as warm intimacy slowly shifts into something darker: control hidden beneath care, humiliation disguised as concern, and fear woven into affection. Inspired by true events and told through the compassionate gaze of an unseen observer, Sharanagati spans America, Northeast India, and Mumbai. It is a powerful, urgent exploration of how even the most capable people can lose themselves inside toxic spaces—and the painful, courageous process of finding their way home to themselves.
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