Pramila khadun biography

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Before retiring as educator, she was head of Home Economics at Modern College. Students were asked to contribute articles. It is light, it is love, it is all we perceive in life.

I would love my readers to dive deep in the realm of my poetry and feel the vibes.

Vatsala: What type of poet would you best describe yourself – the Feminist, the Versatile, Nature poet or any other particular type?

 Pramila :I would best describe myself as a poetess for humanity.

I write to bring change in our world. How would you define it and how do you wish readers to perceive your poems?

Pramila: Poetry means all to me. And remember, poetry is divine, touch hearts more than minds. I am married to Raj khadun and have three children, namely Dr Rajnee, Captain Kaviraj and Priyumvada.

pramila khadun biography

In this way, I persevered and succeeded along with my sisters.

I was also impressed by the political movements and the struggle for gaining the island's independence.

Vatsala: What are the sequences or steps involved in your poetry writing? Her book 'Food and Nutrition Simplified' is used by Cambridge School Certificate students in Mauritius.

I was head of Home Economics Department and now I am retired spending my time writing.

Vatsala: Initially how did your interest or determination for book writing spring?

Pramila: I have always been fond of reading and writing. I was 25 years old. She has had published the following so far:
  • Seven collections of poetry
    - Priyumvada
    - Rajnee
    - Kavi
    - Shangri-La
    - Igniting Key
    - Women
    - Pearls of Wisdom
  • Two Novels
    - When love speaks
    - He left everything for her
  • One text book entitled Food and Nutrition Simplified – a best seller
  • A booklet Understanding Diabetes
She has contributed in at least 100 international anthologies.

We must never give up as fruits of hard labour and perseverance are always sweet.

Vatsala: What advice would you give to young poets?

Pramila: To young poets, I would say, read lots, the more you read, the better your writing becomes. I also wrote a novel, 'When love speaks'.

Vatsala: In a fast moving world, engulfed by Information Technology, what is the role of a writer/poet in society?

Pramila: The role of the poet is to create a balance in society.

  • She is one among the Incredible Women of India
  • Ade CapasManilah (Australia) projected her as one of the twenty five women of essence
  • KC Sethi projected her as one among the women of virtue across the world
  • Her poems have been frequently highly recommended by Destiny Poets based in the UK
  • Recently she won the Ravindranath Tagore Poetry International Prize where she held second position
  • World Women Leadership Congress awarded her Africa's Woman Leaders award in December 2022.
Pramila Khadun is a famous and powerful voice in the field of writing.

 Information Technology, though essential for human progress cannot kill the beauties of a person’s soul by not allowing him/her to think about himself/herself and always being engrossed in technology.


Vatsala: Mauritius is a multilingual country. Writing is cathartic and helps us reach out to others. Do you have a favourite theme that you mostly enjoy to bring forth in your creative written art?

Pramila: Poetry is ‘The record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds’ says Shelley.It is the most philosophic of writing as clearly stated by Aristotle.

My parents, avant-gardistes par excellence believed in equal opportunities offered to girls in the educational field.