Founder / Author / Creative Director
Kalamkhor Tales
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About
Ami Nagraj is a Gujarati author, poet, screenwriter, speaker, independent researcher, and philosopher, and the creative force behind Kalamkhor Tales.
His work is rooted in literature, human psychology, relationships, emotions, and the complexities of everyday life. Through writing and storytelling, he seeks to transform observations and experiences into meaningful narratives that encourage readers to reflect, question, and connect.
As the author of four books, he has established his presence in Gujarati literature while continuing to explore poetry, fiction, screenwriting, and short-film storytelling.
Beyond writing, his interests in philosophy and independent research contribute to a broader perspective on human behaviour, society, and the questions that shape our understanding of life.
Kalamkhor Tales represents his vision of creating meaningful literary work where words become ideas, stories become experiences, and literature becomes a medium for connection.
The climb
Ami Nagraj’s journey is a story of curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection with the written word. What began as an interest in literature and human emotions gradually developed into a distinctive creative pursuit encompassing poetry, books, screenwriting, and storytelling.
With a keen interest in human nature, relationships, philosophy, and everyday experiences, Ami has continually explored how ordinary moments can become meaningful literary expressions. His writing reflects an inclination towards observation, introspection, and thoughtful storytelling.
As an author, poet, and screenwriter, he has authored four books and continues to work across multiple forms of Gujarati creative writing. His journey also extends into independent research and philosophical exploration, allowing his creative work to evolve beyond conventional literary boundaries.
Kalamkhor Tales, founded as his creative platform, represents this evolving journey bringing together Gujarati literature, poetry, storytelling, ideas, and contemporary creative expression.
Today, Ami Nagraj continues to build his literary journey with new ideas, writings, and creative projects, with a long-term vision of contributing meaningfully to Gujarati literature and storytelling.
Career
Kalamkhor Tales
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Kalamkhor Healing House
Education
Higher Secondary (12th Grade) · Arts
Customer Care Executive (CCE) · Certificate Course
Works
Achievements
Vtv News & Gujarat Tourism
Voice Of Surat
Voice Of Surat
Harf e hunar
Atal Manch Surat
Shopizen Publication
The King News
O'jeevan & Karkhanu Film Cast
Rotaract Club Surat
Gujarati Story Box
Hunarmanch
Steps
Family
Ami Nagraj comes from a simple Gujarati family background, rooted in traditional values, hard work, and close family bonds. He was raised in Gujarat, surrounded by Gujarati language, culture, literature, and everyday stories that later became an important part of his creative identity.
His early environment was not one of privilege or established literary connections. Much of his perspective was shaped by ordinary family experiences, struggles, relationships, and the culture around him. These experiences gradually influenced his writing and his understanding of people and emotions.
His connection with Gujarati culture and the communities around him became an important foundation for Kalamkhor Tales, where he uses literature, poetry, storytelling, and emotional expression to connect with a wider audience.
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Early life
Ami Nagraj’s journey as a writer did not begin with a pen; it began with life itself. His childhood and school years were shaped by ordinary experiences, struggles, people and circumstances that gradually became the foundation of his storytelling.
Before becoming a writer, Ami explored several different kinds of work. He sold mava near Kapodra Bridge in Surat, worked at a gift shop and later at a stationery shop. During Christmas, he even worked as a Joker, entertaining people and experiencing life from a completely different perspective. He also started a dance studio, but the venture had to be closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At another stage of his journey, he worked as a caretaker at an ATM.
Each job introduced him to different people, environments and realities of life. Rather than seeing these experiences simply as jobs, Ami absorbed something from each of them the conversations he heard, the struggles he witnessed, the emotions he encountered and the stories hidden in everyday life.
These experiences gradually found their way into his writing. The people he met became characters, the situations he witnessed became stories, and the emotions he experienced became words.
For Ami Nagraj, every workplace became a classroom and every experience became a lesson. His journey from selling mava and working various jobs to becoming a writer reflects a simple belief: life itself is the greatest storyteller, if you know how to observe it.
Personal life
Ami Nagraj’s personal life has been shaped by experiences, struggles, relationships, and the people he has encountered throughout his journey. Coming from an ordinary background, he experienced different phases of life closely, which gradually shaped his personality and perspective.
His experiences with people, relationships, emotions, challenges, and everyday life have played an important role in developing his understanding of human nature. He has always had an observant approach toward life, finding emotions and stories in even the simplest moments.
His diverse work experiences also brought him in contact with people from different walks of life. These interactions helped him understand human emotions, relationships, loneliness, love, struggles, and the realities of everyday life at a deeper level.
For Ami, writing is more than a profession or a form of expression. It is a way of understanding life, processing experiences, and giving words to emotions that are often left unspoken.
His personal experiences and observations continue to influence his writing, allowing him to transform real-life emotions and everyday encounters into stories and words that connect with readers.
Hard years
Behind every viral post, every book sold, and every milestone is a chapter nobody saw. Kalamkhor Tales grew through rejection, limited resources, sleepless nights, self-doubt, and countless attempts that never got noticed.
We didn’t have everything we simply refused to stop. What started as a love for words became a community, a brand, and a journey built one story at a time.
Inspiration
Inspirational Persons: Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Gohil of Bhavnagar, Satarsha Bapu, Narayan Swami, Gangasati, Mirabai, Kavi Dadu, Dasijiwan, and Osho.
Biggest Personal Inspiration: My father’s elder brother, Dipakbhai Parmar, is my biggest personal inspiration. He has always supported me mentally and financially and has been an important source of strength and guidance throughout my journey.
Favourite / Inspirational Books: Himalayana Siddha Yogi, Yogikathamrut, Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar, and many others.
On the web
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Voices
“Ami Nagraj is a passionate and dedicated literary creator with a distinctive voice in Gujarati writing. His commitment to literature, storytelling, and creative expression is evident in his work. His ability to connect ideas, emotions, and experiences through writing makes him a promising voice in the contemporary Gujarati literary space. " ડિગ્રી વગરનો હૃદયનો ડોક્ટર "”
Darshit Goti · Founder, Harmat Publication
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