Nasera Sharma, born in 1948 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, is a prominent Indian Hindi-language writer. With a notable literary career, she has authored 10 novels, including works like “Parijat,” “Mere Priya Kahaniyaan,” “Ajnabi Jajira,” “Patthar Gali,” and “Aurat Ke Liye Aurat.” Nasera Sharma made history as the sole woman from South Asia to interview Ruhollah Khomeini after he assumed power. Her literary achievements have earned her prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award for the novel “Paarijat” and the Vyas Samman in 2019 for “Kagaz ki Naav.” Her contributions to Hindi literature have solidified her position as a distinguished and award-winning writer.