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Mansi Choksi (born 27 September 1985) is an Indian journalist and nonfiction writer known for her investigative and long-form narrative reporting. Her work has covered regions including South Asia, the Middle East, and the United States, and has appeared in a range of international publications. Her reporting often focuses on social issues such as migration, labour conditions, gender, and inequality.
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| Born | September 27, 1985 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupations | Journalist, nonfiction writer |
| Known for | Investigative reporting on gender, migration, labour rights, and social justice |
Early life and education
Choksi was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She developed an early interest in storytelling and current affairs. She completed a bachelor's degree in Mass Media and Journalism from the University of Mumbai in 2007.
Between 2007 and 2012, she worked in Indian media before pursuing further studies abroad. In 2012–2013, she was awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship for Leadership Development. She attended the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York, where she completed a master’s degree. Her training focused on investigative reporting methods, ethics, and narrative nonfiction writing.
Career
Early career in India
Choksi began her professional career as a feature writer at The Times of India. From 2007 to 2012, she reported on topics including crime, gender issues, shipping, and environmental concerns, often examining the social impact of policy decisions.
International and independent journalism
Following her graduate studies, Choksi moved into independent journalism. Her work has been published in outlets including The New York Times, The New Yorker, TIME, Harper’s Magazine, National Geographic, The Atlantic, VICE, and Al Jazeera.
Her reporting has addressed issues such as migration, labour rights, gender-based violence, and economic inequality. Her work is characterized by narrative approaches that incorporate individual experiences within broader social and political contexts.
Notable works and achievements
Choksi is the author of the nonfiction book The Newlyweds (2022), which examines themes of love, crime, and social pressures in contemporary India. The book received coverage in publications such as The Times (London) and the Financial Times.
The book developed from earlier investigative reporting that received the Overseas Press Club of America’s Madeline Dane Ross Award in 2019 and was a finalist for the Livingston Award in 2018.
Other works include:
- A Chance to Rewrite History – Livingston Award finalist (2019)
- Champ of the Labour Camp – SAJA Award finalist (2016)
- Toppling a Delicate World – SAJA Award winner (2014)
She has also received New York University’s Reporting Award and fellowships from the International Women’s Media Foundation.
Personal life
Choksi is based in Dubai. She is represented by The Wylie Agency.
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