In a city that quietly shapes young voices, Nandini Thakur, 24, is expressing herself through shayari that feels honest and deeply personal. Based in Chandigarh, Nandini is a teacher and social worker who uses poetry to speak about self-worth, healing, and inner strength. Her simple, experience-driven verses have struck a chord with many, earning her a growing audience of over 39,000 followers on Instagram.
What makes her work stand out is its sincerity. Free from trends and theatrics, her shayari reflects real emotions shaped by her work in classrooms and social spaces. Originally from Dev Bhoomi Himachal Pradesh, Nandini began writing poetry at 15 and later completed an MSc in Biotechnology, balancing her academic journey with creative expression. In 2025, she also served as a slam poetry judge at Thomso 2025, IIT Roorkee, marking a significant milestone in her literary journey. One of her widely shared verses reflects her belief in self-love:
“Mujhe mujhse mohabbat hai,
Is baat par main itraati hoon.
Koi mujhe chaahe ya na chaahe,
Par main khudko khoob chahti hoon.
Nahi zaroorat mujhe kisi gulaab ki,
Apne saath se apni rooh mehkaati hoon.
Mujhe mujhse mohabbat hai,
Is baat par main khoob itraati hoon.”
— Nandini Thakur
From Chandigarh, Nandini continues to remind readers that powerful voices don’t need to be loud — just honest.
Nandini Thakur’s IG- https://www.instagram.com/speakwithheart._/
