Parizad Shaikh

Parizad Shaikh is an Indian and Australian writer and teacher. She is a teacher in the Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system and has worked at Monash University. Her notable book are Kimaya and Almo.

 Early life and career 
Parizad was born in Navi Mumbai, India. She grew up there and studied biotechnology, mathematics, and education in college. Later, she moved to Australia. She attended Monash University, where she earned a PhD degree. Parizad also trained in martial arts and has a black belt in karate.

Parizad started writing during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. She has written two books. Her book Kimaya was published in 2023, which is a memoir about her life and her recovery from personal problems. Her other book, Almo, was released in 2024 and is about social rules, marriage, and how people see themselves.

 Bibliography 
 Kimaya (2023)
 Almo (2024)
 Hexed and Risen: From Cursed to Crown (2026)

 Personal life 
Parizad is based in Australia. She has spoken publicly about her past experiences with marital distress and divorce, which serve as foundational themes in her literary work.

References

Category:Living people
Category:21st-century Indian writers