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a big big shoutout because there are not many spaces that take a chance on small artists (especially writers!!) go read, buy and support independent artists bc only if you put your money where your mouth is will more spaces open up their doors to us. tagging them in the next slides. (if i’ve missed any place where you’ve seen my work, lmk!)

bengaluru

@dragonflyreads.in yelahanka

@lightroombookstore cooke town

@beku.blr jp nagar

🩵🩵🩵 bengaluru bookstores are something else. please visit the ones close to you and let’s show that zines really do draw people in.

mumbai

@fluxuschapel in bandra, the OG.

@koldkarobar in bandra, they give you absolutely drop dead good vegan gelatos and sorbets

goa

@oddtable.in mandrem, an absolutely beautiful community of people

@spillhouse.in siolim, all thanks to the amazing @goazinefest who made this happen

@happypandahostel i stayed here last year, and i recommend it to everyone who is looking for an affordable, comfortable stay. i’ve managed to puta couple of my zines in the bookshelf hehe. they’ve moved to a new location now that’s even better!!🎈

mysore

@thebulbulbookstore , gokulam. the newest bookstore on the block, bulbul is beauuutifulll. funny story, i havent been to mysore yet, but @divitheaudio did, and when he found bulbul, even before opening day, he put my name out there and made this happen. so much love to you brother. to see what divi is building, check the dandeli slide.

delhi

@begreenr vasant kunj. a couple of my zines are here for you to read while you sip on your coffee. 🌸

dandeli

@junglithenomad a community, a village, a place for digital nomads and world-schoolers to gather and built a life that’s beyond the binaries. divi, geet, sahil ans so many more legends building the space.

@princeton !!??
I’ll be honest, i have no hands in this apart from making the zines. this is all @bazinega ‘s work and i am so grateful for this. ♥️

online

@bazinega they curate zine artists from all over, and if you want to build your collection, check them out!!

@comix.canal for some of the bestu-est comic artists across india!

and ofc my own website hehe, link in bio. by @gaaajar

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all my zines & comics published over the last five years and conceptualised in homes, hostels, cabs, planes, trains, under trees, over sunsets, in school, college, office, in love, getting over love, while asleep, while unable to sleep, while hungry, while stress-eating, and most importantly…with friends. writing is a solitary experience and seeing people read my art tethers me to this world. ily all sm. if you’ve ever taken my work home, comment which one and also consider a hug due.

If you haven’t read any of these yet, firstly, what are you doing?? 🔫 and secondly, my website is now live (!!) with much love to the godsent legend @yep.that.malcolm . link in bio! read the previews and order once i learn how to setup razorpay lol 😭 thank you @azan.n0 for teaching me the foundations when i knew zilch. 🫶🏽

to continue this wall of text. as exciting as creating these has been, im even more and more excited for what’s coming next. its taken me 5 years to find something i can call ‘my voice’, and its taken me all of 2026 to write it. i cant speak about it just yet, but if you are a literary agent, please slide into my DMs, lets chat 👀

📸 @vasundhara_iyer thank you for your vision and for uncshaming me into using whatever the hell the new emojis everyone is using by @gaaajar

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12 days ago

Aa rela hai apun

(@ary.sriv ly for banger photo) by @gaaajar

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a month ago

Coolest artists in town yall!!

Alongside our Short Film Program, we’re bringing together a showcase of works by some incredible artists, creating another space to look, wander, talk and engage with art beyond the screen.

@gaaajar @aaasthahaha_ @tribonefilms

A selection of works from some truly exciting artists, curated specially for our Delhi program. ✨

📍 Mool, South Ext, Delhi
📅 5–6 September | 1 PM onwards
🎟️ Register for the Delhi screening, link in bio.

Come for the films, stay for the art, music and 🍷 and make a day of it. 🫶

See you all! by @gaaajar

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a month ago

a world of love to @platformagazine for featuring me in their beautiful may-oct ‘26 edition alongside some of the most talented artists i know @karshninair @anooyaswamy! its such a privilege 🎈

thank u and thank u again @hansikalohani @sam_sshh for your faith in my work, im so glad to have met yall! by @gaaajar

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2 months ago

this is @fluxuschapel
mumbai’s nicest zine-iest corner in bandra. if you want to support independent artists (including yours truly 🥕) then you must come heree, go through all the beautiful art, and exit w a full heart. 💌
its rare to have spaces such as fluxus that are run by & truly champion independent artists. We need to support them and help them survive with our love (and our money!) drag your friends along!! taken in Bandra by @gaaajar

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2 months ago

🌴 Meet Nikhil Poddar @gaaajar

Writer. Illustrator. Zinester. Artist.

Nikhil makes things with paper and words, and he’s been doing it long enough to know that some of the most powerful stories ever told fit on a folded A4 sheet

At JTNF, he’s not exhibiting. He’s teaching.

➡️ At JTNF, Nikhil will run his workshop: “Make a Zine!”

Here’s the agenda:
• Make a thought
• Bake the thought
• Make a zine

🌿Jungli the Nomad Festival
📅 June 3–7, 2026
📍 Karnataka, India

No experience needed. No “being artistic” required. Just scissors, paper, and something to say. For the storytellers who haven’t found their format yet — this might be it.

👉 Tap the link in bio or head to jtnv.in/jtnf by @gaaajar

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5 months ago

Idek by @gaaajar

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6 months ago

So, what’s on your thali?
We started the Thali back in 2021, and as we celebrate 5 years this year, we couldn’t be happier to give back in our little way with our first-ever community conversation format featuring some wonderful creatives coming together to share their journeys and insights with you 🫶🏼 We welcome each and every one of you in Bangalore!

An intentionally curated space awaits you on the 5th of April at Indiranagar @socialoffline at 7 PM. Join us, say hello, listen, ask, and stay back for a cozy networking session after!

PS: Before the talks, we open up the room - AKA - Digital Thali, for a delicious audio-visual treat, a VR experience, and some interactive installations. (stay tuned as we reveal more, but come nice and early!!)

We’re so grateful to hold this space for you, and cannot wait to see you there! 💗 taken in Indiranagar Social by @gaaajar

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6 months ago

this time 2023, @thecomicrant invited me on a side quest to help them paint a mural they were designing. That week in Andheri was so tough on my back and so good for my heart!!

So many people joined us. @xx__nwooy__ @saloniimahajan @rs.username @manukamoshpit @alikatandonvieira @kesarkhinvasara amongst many others. Spending time w my friends getting my hands dirty and doin' shit on the street was just peak. @divrodricks love youu, you can keep my pikachu socks. by @gaaajar

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7 months ago

im working on a lot of new art but its all gonna happen offline so till then here is my face by @gaaajar

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7 months ago

by @gaaajar

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7 months ago