Ambassador Sangeeta Bahadur

Author of Devadasi

Ambassador Sangeeta Bahadur is a distinguished author and former Indian diplomat, with an illustrious career spanning over 35 years. Throughout her tenure, she held key international postings in Spain, Belgium, Mexico, and the UK, where she served as Director of The Nehru Centre. At the Ministry of External Affairs, she was Deputy Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and a resident faculty member at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service. She concluded her diplomatic career as the High Commissioner to Malta.

Ambassador Bahadur's leadership and cultural diplomacy earned her recognition as a Global Finalist in the 2022 SHE INSPIRES Awards. Her contributions extend beyond diplomacy, as she is a gifted storyteller who integrates Indian spiritual traditions with imaginative narratives. Her critically acclaimed KAAL series blends these traditions with heroic fantasy, and her first stand-alone novel, Devadasi: The Beginning, is a powerful exploration of cultural and historical themes.

With a passion for storytelling and an unwavering commitment to exploring India's rich cultural heritage, Ambassador Bahadur's works continue to captivate readers around the world.