Phool Nahin Chingari Hoon

The novel tells the story of Heera, a 14-year-old girl from Bihar, who faces the threat of being forced into prostitution due to poverty and helplessness. But when she learns kung fu (martial arts), she finds the strength to fight for her life and her dreams. This book is a powerful tale of girls’ freedom, courage, and hope.

About Author

Ruchira Gupta was born on January 7, 1964, in Kolkata, India. She is an international journalist, social activist, and the founder of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, an organization that works to protect women and girls from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. I Kick and I Fly is Ruchira Gupta’s debut novel, which has been translated into Urdu by Ahsan Ayyubi under the title “Phool Nahin Chingaari Hoon”.