Kaajal Oza Speech

Kaajal Oza Vaidya – A brand name in Gujarati literature. A youth icon and an inspiration for many women.

Kaajal has inherited the vocabulary and clarity of thoughts from her father Digant Oza – a renowned journalist, respected for his sharp views and ethical contribution to Gujarati journalism, and media world at large, for more than five decades.

Kaajal’s writing is honest and upfront. Her contemporaries have witnessed her phenomenal growth within a short span of time. While she had already made a noteworthy debut with her first short story collection in 2005, Kaajal became extremely popular when her very first novel ‘Yog-Viyog’ was serialized in Chitralekha – a leading Gujarati weekly.

Kaajal has written more than 56 books

She published several novels: Draupadi, Shukra – Mangal, Sannata Nu Sarnamu, Satya – Asatya, Dariyo Ek Taras No, Lilu Sagpan Lohi Nu, Pot Potani Pankhar (Part 1 & 2), Tara Vina na Shaher Ma, Ek Saanj Na Sarname, Parijat Nu Parodh, Chhal (Part 1 -2), Maun Raag, Madhyabindu, Yog Viyog (Part 1 – 2 - 3), Krishnayan.[6] Sheshyatra is her poetry collection. Her short story collections are Heartbreak Pachhini Savar, Kaajal Oza Vaidya Ni Vartao, Sambandh.. To Aakash.

She published several collections of essays and articles: Mari Mummy Mara Pappa.., Sangath Ekbijano, Marji Ekbijani, Shradhdhha Ekbijani, Satya Ekbijanu, Sukh Ekbijanu, Samjan Ek Bijani, Saath Ek Bijano, Sneh Ek Bijano, Mausam Ek Bijani, I Love You, Ek Bijane Gamta Rahiya, Get Well Soon, Man — Minus Thi Plus, Searchlight. Her books published in letter format include Tane, Jindagi..., Vhali Astha, Priy Naman.

Guru Brahma, Doctor, Tame Pan!, Chung Ching, Savka, Perfect Husband, Silver Jubilee and Vaat Ek Raat Ni are her plays. She edited coffee table books; Smit (Smite), Aansu (Tear), Prarthna (Prayer), Chumban (Kiss) and Prem (Love). Her audio books include Tran Pedhi Ni Kavita, Prempatro, Tara Chaherani Lagolag. She translated Gary Chapman's The Five Love Languages as Premni Panch Bhasha and Shobha De's Spouse as Jeevansathi in Gujarati

Distinct characters, lucid expressions and radical thoughts have constantly extended her readership. Without fear of being judged, Kaajal pours pure emotions on the paper. The fire within distinguishes Kaajal from her contemporaries. Her language is simple and her subjects vary from human relationships, mythological interpretations to contemporary national and international topics. Though she has never claimed to be a rebel herself, Kaajal wishes to reconstruct the set norms with positive changes. There is an ownership of truth and strength in her essays and articles. Widely read, her prolific works have inspired readers, and have served as eye-openers for many.

Kaajal Oza Vaidya is a name equally respected and well received in theater, television and cinema worlds for over a decade. Her TV shows, plays and feature films have won many accolades. Kaajal also serves as a visiting faculty for creative writing at Gujarat University.

Her unique sense of dressing and winsome demeanor has established her as an idol for many a young girl. Kaajal has a great connect and fan following among youth and women, and she continues to inspire them. Men readers appreciate her for her unbiased and objective views.