Asharani Mathur is a freelance writer and
editor who made the switch from marketing to writing when she was associated
with and wrote for, the former inflight magazines, Swagat and Namaskar; and
later edited publications for the Festival of India, including the definitive
Indian Bronze Sculptures (with Karl Khandalavala). Subsequently she edited and
produced books on aspects of Indian life and culture, as well as art catalogues
and has written books on subjects such as textiles, carpets, shawls and
jewellery. She has also scripted documentaries for television on the many
tribal populations of India and has been the music producer for the record label
Music Today, where she had the good fortune to work with some of the greatest
names in Indian music. She was the editor of The Indian Media: Illusion, Delusion and Reality, produced for the
Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust, where she is a Trustee.
