Mahita was born in Singapore to South Asian parents, raised by a Cantonese nanny and educated at a Catholic school. After diverse roles in hospitality and advertising, Mahita gave up corporate life for writing and has published four books. She is a staunch advocate for mental health and migrant worker welfare. Mahita often participates in mental health and writing events, including Singapore Writers Festival. She counts novels, cake and Singaporean street food as her greatest weaknesses. On any given day, she can be found either immersed in a book or enjoying a meal at a hawker centre. Mahita has twin daughters in their thirties and lives in Singapore with her husband. 15 Grams is Mahita’s fifth book.
