Blinkers Off is a young and contemporary novel which was published by Rupa in August 2011.

I started my career, writing stories for children and then moved into other forms of writing. Somewhere along the line as I wrote Kite Strings, I realised that writing for young adults was something I really enjoyed. It could be because my own college years were some of the best years of my life and writing a college story seemed like the best way to relive those years. Whatever the reason, I wrote Blinkers Off last year in 2010 and completely enjoyed it.

Here’s a brief synopsis -

Is it going to be like Hum Aap ke Hain Kaun?

Noor has no idea that this frustrating question will turn around the course of her documentary film in more ways than she can imagine. She’s more concerned with Supriya, the college diva who will make sure that she walks away with the credit while Noor does all the hard work. Moreover, when Surpiya’s gorgeous boyfriend Dennis mysteriously makes his appearance in her film making class, Noor has to deal with her burgeoning feelings for him.

The documentary is being shot at a wedding where Noor discovers the secret of the bride’s unhappiness. Should she help her out and face the wrath of the bride’s parents later? Should she involve Dennis as the bride is his friend’s sister? But as things come to a head at the wedding, Noor realises that there’s no easy solution in sight, especially when the blinkers begin to come off.

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