Gosa Tharani is an Indian writer and director known for her emotionally resonant storytelling and poetic simplicity. Writing under the pen names “Ink of Emotion” and “acos teller,” she creates narratives that explore love, self-discovery, and the quiet strength of human vulnerability. Meenakshi, her second book, is a tender reflection of modern relationships and personal courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai. Her debut book, A Pill to a Beautiful Life, is available across major online platforms, including Kindle. Through her writing and creative pursuits, Tharani continues to touch hearts with stories that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable.
The Literature Times: Meenakshi is a deeply emotional story. What inspired you to write this book?
Gosa Tharani:It actually didn’t come from inspiration, but it came from challenging myself on whether I would be able to pull off a love story. And successfully, I pulled it off. I am so happy to see this journey of writing a love story—it made me a better person, holding a lot of emotions with strength,happiness and confidence.
The Literature Times: How did the character of Meenakshi come to life, and how much of her reflects real-life experiences?
Gosa Tharani:The character of Meenakshi came from confusion and worry about how such a person would be able to lead a life—would it be easy, or would it be extremely difficult? If it is difficult, then there must be some solution, one that also holds the context of Shiva and Parvathi. The battle is not outside, but it is always within. These thoughts made the character of Meenakshi come to life, and the passion for learning and doing something reflects real-life experiences.
The Literature Times: Mumbai plays an important role in the narrative. Why did you choose this city as the backdrop for the story?
Gosa Tharani:I always loved Mumbai. I don’t know why—maybe because of the films I watched or the dreams I had. I’m still finding the answer to that, but in my imagination, Mumbai is one of those cities that holds the depth of different emotions.
The Literature Times: Arun is portrayed as honest and grounded. What does he represent in Meenakshi’s journey?
Gosa Tharani: Arun is a proof that if you approach any life with gentleness,it responds in a way you cannot image.He represents a kind,patient,honest ,simple man who is always willing to better himself in whatever he do in life,including love and responsibility.At some point you get to hate him for the moments he create and you’ll know why when you read the story. Arun’s character is telling that love is not loud; it is being honest and willing to give that love, expecting nothing and silently making the person you love grow with strength, creating better versions of themselves, and most importantly being secure with their success and oneself.I can say Meenakshi is the main character and beautiful because of the way Arun looked at her.Without Arun Meenakshi’s character wouldn’t bring that beauty.Arun is the soul of the story and my favourite too.
The Literature Times: Your writing often highlights vulnerability as strength. Why is this theme important to you as a storyteller?
Gosa Tharani:Because we live in a world where people are often judged for anything they do and are, it is a little confusing and mentally heartbreaking. Accepting heartbreaks, dealing with them, and moving on with strength is very important for a person to live their better and best lives, because you never know your strength until you try and fail. Being vulnerable to oneself and towards others is very, very important, and I feel it is the greatest strength, not a flaw, inclusive of all genders and ages.
The Literature Times: How has your journey as a writer evolved from your debut book A Pill to a Beautiful Life to Meenakshi?
Gosa Tharani:A Pill to a Beautiful Life is a poetry book, and Meenakshi is a fiction romance novel that has different characters and the nuances they carry. I evolved to be better at telling the story in a visually impactful way through my writing, and I understood my strength in building the character arcs of the different characters I create in my stories.
The Literature Times: You write under the pen names “Ink of Emotion” and “acos teller.” What do these names signify for you creatively?
Gosa Tharani:Ink of Emotion are the lines I write when I get to witness different kinds of emotions within and around me, and I feel that sometimes not putting them out is a sin. I think, in a way, maybe someone needs to listen to these lines, and maybe they are in need of hearing them from someone which makes them hopeful in dealing those emotions at that moment.
And ACOS TELLER stands for A Chapter of Storyteller, which is me and the creative endeavours I love doing and enjoy expressing through stories and different art forms.
The Literature Times: What message or feeling do you hope readers carry with them after finishing Meenakshi?
Gosa Tharani:I feel maybe they accept that being vulnerable is not an imperfection,it is the much needed trait to be kind to oneself and towards others. And they get to feel that love is not a transaction; it is the greatest art of giving. Or they may feel entertained by the chaos of different characters. Whatever they feel, either of them makes my target achieved.
The Literature Times: What can readers expect next from you in terms of books or creative projects?
Gosa Tharani:Right now, it’s only Meenakshi and all the possibilities to make Meenakshi reach as many readers and artists as possible. Readers can expect different genres of stories to be written and directed by Gosa Tharani through any creative medium I can.
