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Shalini Akhil Shalini Akhil i(A83556 works by)
Born: Established: 1973
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Fiji,
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South Pacific, Pacific Region, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Fijian Indian
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1 Home and (Take)Away Shalini Akhil , 2013 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Joyful Strains : Making Australia Home 2013; (p. 243-250)
1 Cringe Carousel Chronicles Shalini Akhil , 2009 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Your Mother Would Be Proud : True Tales of Mayhem and Misadventure 2009; (p. 87-89)
1 My Many Grandmothers Shalini Akhil , 2009 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Grandma Magic : True Stories by and about Grandmothers 2009; (p. 239-251)
1 Something Old Michael Shmith , Alexandra Adornetto , Georgia Blain , Anita Heiss , Shalini Akhil , Andrew Stephens , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 10 May 2008; (p. 12-13) 'Even if your mother hasn't worn one, wedding dresses have great potency. On the eve of Mother's Day, seven writers (and one milliner) cast a fresh eye on an enduring symbol of family love.' (Editor's abstract)
1 Coffee Boy Shalini Akhil , 2007 single work short story
— Appears in: The Sleepers Almanac 2007 : A Family Affair 2007; (p. 291-296)
1 Tears and Cheers : Shalini Akhil Reveals the Books that Made Her Laugh and Cry Shalini Akhil , 2006 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 7 January 2006; (p. 26)
1 Yarra Dreaming Shalini Akhil , 2005 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Asia and Pacific Writers Network 2005;
1 y separately published work icon Kai India Shalini Akhil , 2005 Z1204371 2005 website Includes full text of published and unpublished stories, excerpts from published works, reviews and biographical information.
1 2 y separately published work icon The Bollywood Beauty You've Changed Shalini Akhil , Camberwell : Penguin , 2005 Z1204366 2005 single work novel

'Kesh: born and bred in Australia; drinks at the pub; studies feminist theory; a fun-loving gal of Fijian-Indian backgound

'Rupa: born and bred in Fiji; scared to leave the house; makes own roti; the full-on ‘Bollywood Beauty’

'When Rupa comes to stay with her cousin Kesh, it’s a complete culture clash. And the chai hits the fan when Rupa has to decide between new-found passion and the ways of the past.

'In this delicious and highly spiced novel, Shalini Akhil dishes up tears, laughter, music and food, with a truly scary dinner dance thrown in …and a final scene to make you laugh and cry.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 Not Really a Party Girl Shalini Akhil , 2005 single work short story
— Appears in: Girls' Night In 4 2005; (p. 25-35)
1 Destiny Shalini Akhil , 2004 single work short story
— Appears in: Meanjin , vol. 63 no. 2 2004; (p. 232-234) Peril : An Asian-Australian Journal , October no. 2 2006; Growing up Asian in Australia 2008; (p. 176-179)
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