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Jyoti Satish Bhatt
Mrs. Jyoti Satish Bhatt (born 4 November 1954), also known as Jyoti Shukla, is an Indian poet, writer, and retired government accountant known for her contributions to Gujarati literature. She has published short stories, poetry collections, and columns in prominent newspapers and magazines since the early 1980s. Her work often reflects social values, emotional depth, and cultural sensibilities.
| Jyoti Satish Bhatt | |
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| Born | 4 November 1954, Dholka, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Writer, Poet, Columnist, Retired Government Accountant |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Language(s) | Gujarati, Hindi, English |
| Notable works | Parakashtha, Janmojanm, Coffee no Ek Cup |
| Spouse | Satish Bhatt |
| Children | Chirag Bhatt |
| Residence | Ahmedabad, India |
Early life and education
Jyoti Bhatt was born on 4 November 1954 in Dholka, Gujarat, India. She grew up in a disciplined and value-driven household; her father was an Income Tax officer and her mother a homemaker. Being the youngest of three siblings, she received strong encouragement to pursue education and the arts.
She completed her schooling from Smt. Jijabai Bhimji Girls High School in 1971. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Literature from SV Arts College, Ahmedabad, in 1974. In 1975, she earned her B.Ed. in Literature from MN Shukla College of Education and later pursued a Master’s in Literature from Gujarat University between 1985 and 1987.
Career
Bhatt started her professional career in the government sector, working as an accountant under the Public Works Department (PWD) until her retirement. Parallel to her government service, she cultivated her writing skills and began publishing her work in regional publications.
In 1983, she began contributing weekly columns to Shree, a special edition of the Gujarat Samachar newspaper, and continued until 2001. Her poetry, ghazals, and stories have also been featured in magazines such as Jalaramdeep, Chandani, Navjivan, Mumbai Samachar, and Janmabhoomi Pravasi.
She has a strong presence in digital literature platforms, notably publishing 41 eBooks on Matrubharti, a regional-language content platform, with over 150,000 downloads.
Literary works
Books published
Bhatt has authored six books with ISBNs from 1986 to 2023:
- Parakashtha (Short stories, 1986)
- Samvedana No Taar – Part 1 & 2 (Poetry, 2014)
- Janmojanm (Poetry, 2015)
- Coffee No Ek Cup (Short stories, 2023)
- Parakashthaa – Part 2 (Short stories, 2023)
Articles and columns
- Weekly columnist for Shree (Gujarat Samachar) from 1983 to 2001
- Freelance contributor to several print and digital publications
- Author of 41 eBooks published via Matrubharti
Collaborations
- Satish Bhatt: Her husband, a renowned senior theatre and film actor
- Chirag Bhatt: Her son, an event organiser
- Archana Shailesh Patel: Fellow writer and wildlife rescuer
Awards and recognition
- *Community Visionary Award*, by Samast Brahma Samaj (2018)
- *Women’s Empowerment Award*, by Miral Foundation (2019)
- *Legendary Women’s Empowerment Award*, by Legendary Peace Award Council (LPAC) in 2025, recognised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of MSME, and NITI Aayog
Media coverage
Bhatt and her husband were recognized by LPAC for their literary and social contributions. Their award was covered by:
- India Times News
- News Pulse India
- LPAC official announcements
In 2016, she was interviewed by GYPL in recognition of her authorship and public impact.
Public appearances
Bhatt is frequently invited to speak at community and literary events. She has judged literary competitions in schools and participated in seminars focusing on women empowerment and regional literature.
Personal life
She resides in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She is fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, and English, and uses all three languages in her literary works.