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From the age of eight, Shalaka Kulkarni has been spinning stories that transcend genres and shaping narratives that blur the line between brevity and depth. As one of India’s most celebrated flash fiction authors, her stories, spanning genres and emotions, illuminate the hidden beauty of everyday life.
Tadow
A gritty, unapologetic collection that peels back layers of society
Inspired by FKJ and Masego’s song “Tadow,” this book is a deep dive into the synchronicity of human life. Each of its stories was crafted from five random words shared by readers — making Tadow a unique, collaborative literary experiment. Shalaka explores societal issues, relationships, identity, gender roles, entrepreneurship, and the raw, unspoken truths of modern India.
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Praises for Tadow:
Some stories entertain, but Tadow unsettles — in the best possible way. Unforgettable and unputdownable, this book lingers long after its last word.
- Author Meghna Pant
Excellent, no-fuss narrations in entertaining, short capsules that deliver thought-provoking punches – Tadow is a unique book with unique insights.
- Author Dr. Manjiri Prabhu
शलाका कुलकर्णी को विभिन्न भाषाओं से अद्भुत अर्थगर्भित शब्दों को चुन चुन कर उन्हें शीर्षक बना कर कहानियाँ कहने की गोया महारत हासिल है। उनकी कहानियाँ कम ही शब्दों में जीवन को भरपूर तरीके से जीने का तरीका बताती चलती हैं।
- कवि-कथानटी डॉ. सुमन केशरी
Tadow पढ़ते हुए लगता है जैसे ज़िंदगी अपनी कहानियाँ खुद सुना रही हो। ये किस्से कभी मुस्कुराते हैं, तो कभी सोच में डाल देते हैं।
- कवि, कथाकार दिव्य प्रकाश दुबे
Tadow is an unfiltered, gritty collection that peels back the layers of society with unflinching honesty. Shalaka vividly captures the nation's pulse through the unwavering gaze of a storyteller who refuses to look away.
- Author Sachin Garg
What you conceal becomes more important than what you reveal. Tadow is a flash of light in the dimly lit corridors of modern life. It is an honest and evocative attempt to capture the struggles, complexities, and all-encompassing realities. May Shalaka's quest for depth continue, as she carves meaning out of the spaces that often go unnoticed.
- Actor and Translator, Omkar Govardhan
Shalaka serves us Tadow like a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavoured Beans. You have no idea which one you'll get, but damned if you're going to rest without opening one.
- Journalist, Cyber-expert and Author, Gautam S. Mengle
Orenda
Winner of “Book of the Year - Reader’s Choice”
#1 on Kindle Short Stories
Shalaka Kulkarni’s debut book Orenda is a milestone in her literary journey—an exquisite collection of 52 short stories that explore love, nostalgia, resilience, and transformation. Written with remarkable depth and creativity, Orenda stands as a testament to her mastery of flash fiction, painting everyday life with an artistic lens.
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Praises for Orenda:
The whimsical, charming, utterly relatable collection of flash fiction is written with creativity, imagination, and an original style.
- Sahitya Akademi Winner, Author Namita Gokhale
Shalaka paints through her stories, capturing the entropy of the surroundings with a layered writing style. Orenda is for everyone. It is about everyone. Wholesome, awe-inspiring, and quite a page-turner!
- Acclaimed Filmmaker, Manish Mundra
शलाका की कहानियाँ हमें खुद से मिलाने वाली कहानियाँ हैं। यह कहानियाँ एक इलाज की तरह भी हैं, जो हमारी ज़िंदगी को बेहतर बना सकती हैं। इन्हें पढ़कर आपके इर्द गिर्द होने वाले करिश्मे नजर आने लगेंगे।
- कलाकार, कवीश सेठ
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