{"id":47374,"date":"2025-01-11T16:34:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T11:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/from-stethoscopes-to-stages-the-inspiring-journey-of-an-awkward-doctor-with-a-passion-for-words\/"},"modified":"2025-01-11T16:34:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T11:04:53","slug":"from-stethoscopes-to-stages-the-inspiring-journey-of-an-awkward-doctor-with-a-passion-for-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/from-stethoscopes-to-stages-the-inspiring-journey-of-an-awkward-doctor-with-a-passion-for-words\/","title":{"rendered":"From Stethoscopes to Stages: The Inspiring Journey of an Awkward Doctor with a Passion for Words"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi [India], January 11:<\/strong> Dr. Dwijisha Katkar is not your conventional doctor. With a touch of endearing awkwardness and a knack for humor, she is redefining what it means to be a healer. Currently pursuing dermatology, Dr. Katkar\u2019s dream is to help people feel confident in their own skin\u2014both figuratively and literally.<\/p>\n

But her story doesn\u2019t end at the clinic. A passionate advocate for mental health, inclusivity, and the arts, Dr. Katkar has made her mark as a writer and performer. With four published books\u00a0to\u00a0her\u00a0name\u00a0and\u00a0a\u00a0fifth\u00a0poetry\u00a0collection\u00a0in\u00a0progress,\u00a0her\u00a0words\u00a0weave\u00a0tales\u00a0of\u00a0beauty in the mundane, mental health struggles, and the melodies of life\u2014a tribute to her grandmother, whose love for music runs through her veins.<\/p>\n

Over\u00a0the\u00a0past\u00a0year,\u00a0she\u00a0has\u00a0taken\u00a0her\u00a0poetry\u00a0beyond\u00a0the\u00a0page,\u00a0gracing\u00a0prestigious\u00a0platforms like The Habitat, Poets of Mumbai, and Paperback Talks. Her open mic performances captivate audiences, delivering the words people often need to hear at just the right moment\u2014a reflection of her own journey of finding solace in art and connection.<\/p>\n

Dr. Katkar\u2019s ambition doesn\u2019t stop at her growing portfolio of poems. She dreams of writing an epic love saga someday, blending her passion for storytelling with her desire to touch lives.\u00a0Balancing\u00a0medicine,\u00a0art,\u00a0and\u00a0advocacy,\u00a0she\u00a0exemplifies\u00a0the\u00a0power\u00a0of\u00a0embracing\u00a0one\u2019s quirks and using them to create something extraordinary.<\/p>\n

For\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Katkar,\u00a0the\u00a0journey\u00a0is\u00a0as\u00a0much\u00a0about\u00a0healing\u00a0others\u00a0as\u00a0it\u00a0is\u00a0about\u00a0finding\u00a0her\u00a0place\u00a0in the world\u2014and in doing so, she\u2019s inspiring countless others to embrace their authentic selves.<\/p>\n

About\u00a0Hashtag\u00a0Kalakar:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hashtag Kalakar is dedicated to promoting art, culture, and creative talent. From visual artists\u00a0to\u00a0writers\u00a0and\u00a0performers,\u00a0we\u00a0celebrate\u00a0creative\u00a0expression\u00a0and\u00a0provide\u00a0opportunities to showcase talent to the world. Join us as we build a thriving community of artists and creators.<\/p>\n

Join\u00a0the\u00a0Movement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

At\u00a0Hashtag\u00a0Kalakar,\u00a0we\u00a0believe\u00a0in\u00a0empowering\u00a0artists\u00a0like\u00a0Mohammed\u00a0Shahezama\u00a0to\u00a0share their stories with the world. Whether you\u2019re an emerging talent or an established artist, we provide a platform to elevate your voice.<\/p>\n

Hashtag\u00a0Kalakar\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Celebrating\u00a0Creativity,\u00a0Empowering\u00a0Artists.<\/em><\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.hashtagkalakar.com\/writers-carnival-by-hashtag-kalakar<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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New Delhi [India], January 11: Dr. Dwijisha Katkar is not your conventional doctor. With a touch of endearing awkwardness and a knack for humor, she is redefining what it means to be a healer. Currently pursuing dermatology, Dr. Katkar\u2019s dream is to help people feel confident in their own skin\u2014both figuratively and literally. But her […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":47375,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sb_editor_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[591],"class_list":["post-47374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-lifestyle"],"relative_dates":{"created":"1 year ago","modified":"1 year ago"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47374"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47374\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deccanexpress.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}