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MAI: A graphic novel depicting Malvika's journey of surviving the bomb blast

“My daughter’s hands! They’re gone!!,” screamed her Mother. A freak accident left thirteen-year-old Malvika Iyer battling for her life. She survived. But it changed her life, and her family’s, forever. A tale of unflagging courage in the face of tremendous difficulties, this true story is an inspiration and a celebration of life and love.

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Mai featured in The Hindu.

The Hindu: The inspiring, resilient tale of bilateral amputee Malvika Iyer’s life, comes alive through the monochromatic sketches in Sriram Jagannathan’s graphic novel Mai.

Mai featured in The Times of India.

The Times of India: In an interview with The TOI, she said “I identify myself as a survivor. For the last couple of years, I have shared many stories about how I survived the bomb blast and overcame my disability. I have talked about hope and optimism but what I never really shared with you all is what I went through, the despair and hopelessness that engulfed me during the accident. To tone down the despair, Sriram Jagannathan came with an idea of a graphic novel- a series of illustrations narrating my childhood, the accident and my life before and after it. He has done a terrific job with the graphics and I’m thrilled to share the novel with you all”.

Mai featured in Deccan Chronicle.

Deccan Chronicle: Malvika has been a popular name when it comes to inclusivity, even before she turned to it academically. Having headed many TEDx talks and speeches, she recently also became the subject of a graphic novel called MAI.

Mai featured in The New Indian Express.

The New Indian Express: Meet the invincible Malvika Iyer, whose indomitable spirit to live her life on her own terms inspired Chennaiite designer Sriram Jagannathan to pen his first book, MAI: A graphic novel.

Mai featured in The News Minute.

The News Minute: When Sriram heard about Malvika Iyer for the first time from a friend, he was inspired by her resolute courage in the face of adversity. Malvika, a grenade blast survivor, is a motivational speaker and a social worker. Having lost both her hands when she was 13, Malvika is a disability rights activist today. Inspired by her spirit, Sriram decided that his first graphic novel was going to be on Malvika’s story.

Mai featured in Scroll.

Scroll: An excerpt from ‘Mai’ about how disability rights activist Malvika Iyer’s life was shattered by a bomb blast as a teenager and how she put it back together.

MAI: A Graphic Novel on Goodreads

Mai on Goodreads.
Mai on Notion Press.

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