Nikhil Sharda

Working with Nikhil has been transformative. At VNL, we needed more than a creative partner, we needed someone who could simplify complex technology into a story that feels human and impactful. Nikhil did exactly that. He absorbs nuance, translates tech-heavy narratives into sharp brand messaging, and brings intuition and insight to every script, campaign, and visual. Every interaction was thoughtful, the process calm and collaborative, and the output precise. It’s rare to find a creative partner who thinks like a true brand custodian. With Nikhil, we found one, and I’d gladly work with him again.

Nikhil is a creative visionary, with a sharp wit and sharper words. I've known him for close to a decade, both personally and professionally, and I have always admired his capacity to dream big and follow up on those dreams to turn them into successful reality. As a writer, he has amazing talent and an ability to put his ideas into words that come alive as you read them. As my managing editor and the creative brain behind eFiction, I have immense respect for how he took a little spark of an idea, and made it so our little fledgling baby magazine was soaring over creative pinnacles. He continues to pour in his heart into it, and I'm convinced he will reach every grand goal he sets for himself.

Sharda is the driving force of a creative behemoth. His mind can be compared to a 'deli' that offers unusual and foreign preparations. His extensive knowledge, wide-ranging experience, extraordinary sensibility, and divergent thinking propel exceptional ideas, which he then directs into effective outputs. He is a gifted writer and a deft raconteur. Working with him is very pleasurable. He is approachable and appreciative; gives clear directions; and provides constructive feedback. He wears many hats efficiently. Sometimes, he is an author, other times he is an auteur, while remaining a marketer all along.

It has been a pleasure watching Nikhil "grow" and evolve over the years - from a raw bundle of energies when I first worked with him in Gujarat NRE, to his current avatar as a molder of opinions, breather of life into creative pieces as it were. He is passion driven to a fault and a great guy to have on board for any venture - fantastic, creative or esoteric. may his tribe increase.

Ever since I joined eFiction India, Nikhil Sharda has been a source of inspiration for me, both as a writer and as a thinker. He is one of the very few people who are not only full of ideas, but also work towards bringing them to life. I've learnt a lot from him during the twelve months that I've known him and continue to be surprised and motivated by his ingenuity, creativity and passion to make eFiction India a name all aspiring writers can look up to.