Aranya Johar
About
Aranya Johar came to the limelight when her debut piece, ‘A Brown Girl’s Guide to Gender’, became a viral sensation, hitting one million views within 24 hours and surpassing 30 million views over time. She uses poetry to spark conversations on gender equality, mental health, and body positivity while seamlessly blending mature thought with youthful curiosity.
At just 20, she has already represented India at prestigious global events, including the Goalkeepers event in New York, hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she shared the stage with global icons like Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and Ed Sheeran.
Aranya has integrated spoken word into Bollywood for the first time through her collaboration with Akshay Kumar for the movie ‘Padman’.
She has performed on platforms like TEDxICTMumbai, SRCC Youth Conference, and We The Women in association with UN Women.
Beyond performing, Aranya is a cultural curator and community builder. She co-founded More Than Mics with her friend Prachee Mashru, creating platforms for poetry, music, and comedy.
She also curates Blind Poetry Sessions, where poets perform anonymously in complete darkness, and Throwback Thursday, where poets reflect on their creative evolution.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
Recognized for her impactful work, she was named one of BBC’s 100 Women of 2019 and has been featured in Rolling Stone, Harper’s Bazaar, and Teen Vogue.
Her video ‘To Bleed Without Violence’, a collaboration with WASH United, amassed seven million views within a weekend, reinforcing her ability to turn pressing social issues into powerful poetic narratives.
Why Aranya Johar ?
With her words, Aranya Johar continues to challenge norms, inspire change, and give a voice to the unheard, making her one of the most influential spoken word artistes of her generation.
