About Andaleeb Wajid

Andaleeb Wajid is an award-winning Indian author of more than fifty books across young adult fiction, romance, contemporary fiction, horror and memoir. Her work centres emotionally layered stories about family, faith, ambition, love and women finding their voices.

The Henna Start-up received the Neev Book Award, the Crossword Book Award and the AutHer Award. Her novel Asmara’s Summer was adapted as the Amazon Prime series Dil, Dosti, Dilemma.

Alongside her writing, she teaches creative writing, mentors authors and speaks at schools, universities, literary festivals and professional events.

A few honours along the way

Recognition

AutHer Award

The Henna Start-up · 2024

Neev Book Award

The Henna Start-up · 2024

Crossword Book Award

The Henna Start-up · 2024