Rukmini Aunty And The R K Narayan Fan Club

Rukmini aunty’s newly built house in Mysore boasts a Zen-like meditation nook, but its view is marred by a dilapidated relic with a caved-in roof—a house she despises for its association with litigation and lawsuits. Determined to see it gone, her plans take an unexpected turn when she learns the house once belonged to the illustrious writer R.K. Narayan. Just as demolition looms, city authorities intervene, designating it a Heritage building and halting the teardown. Now, with the fate of Narayan’s abode hanging between the builder’s scalpel and the city’s limited coffers, only Rukmini aunty and her spirited ‘R.K. Narayan Fan Club’ can save the house. Sita Bhaskar, author of Tara and Sandy: Slow Dance of Infinite Stars, Flirting With Trouble, and Shielding Her Modesty, brings this charming tale to life. A contributor to acclaimed anthologies and literary magazines, Bhaskar divides her time between Madison and Mysuru, weaving stories that celebrate culture, nostalgia, and human connections.