For the Love of Beautiful Lettering | How Did You? | Ep 04 | Akshaya Thombre | Mathrubhumi Podcast

Akshaya Thombre is a calligraphy artist and educator whose journey began on the back pages of school notebooks, sketching letters that would one day shape her life’s work. In this episode of #HowDidYou?, she traces her path from those early doodles to formal training in art college, discovering a passion for Gothic scripts, practicing calligraphy as an art of letting go, and crafting a teaching style rooted in history, creativity, and meaningful self-expression. She also opens up about the challenges artists often face—from navigating familial doubts and resistance to standing tall in life’s standstill moments, trusting the process, and staying true to one’s heart.

A recipient of the Excellence Award at the 18th Cheongju Jikji World Calligraphy Association in 2021, Akshaya brings warmth, wisdom, and a deep-rooted love for letters to this heartfelt conversation. Host: Shreya Merin Mathew