Deepta Roy Chakraverti

Deepta Roy Chakraverti
Deepta (left) with mother Ipsita (right)
OccupationAuthor
Notable workDaktarin Jamini Sen
MotherIpsita Roy Chakraverti

Deepta Roy Chakraverti is an Indian author, corporate lawyer, and psychic investigator. She is the daughter of Wiccan priestess Ipsita Roy Chakraverti and writes extensively on paranormal encounters, regional folklore, and ancient esoteric traditions.[1]

Early life and education

Chakraverti holds a degree in Mathematics (Honours)[2] from the University of Delhi and studied law at King's College London.[3] She is a descendant of social reformer Keshub Chunder Sen, poet Kamini Roy, and physician Jamini Sen[4] via her mother Ipsita Roy Chakraverti.

Career

Chakraverti worked as a corporate legal professional for ten years before focusing on research into ancient traditions and paranormal phenomena. Trained in Wiccan philosophy under her mother, she conducts study programs for the Wiccan Brigade's Golden Ankh Study Circle.[5] Chakraverti appeared in Anjan Dutt's telefilm The Mannequin, in which she portrayed the mannequin character. The film was written by her mother, Ipsita Roy Chakraverti, who also appeared as herself.[6]

Selected bibliography

  • Bhangarh to Bedlam: Haunted Encounters (2015)
  • Cursed at Kedarnath & Other Stories (2017)
  • 3 Steps to Darkness
  • Whispering Shadows (2026)[7]
  • Daktarin Jamini Sen (2026)[8]

References

  1. ↑ Maqbool, Majid (2026-07-09). "Deepta Roy Chakraverti: "Strong willed women can achieve anything"". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  2. ↑ eShe (2026-03-02). "The phenomenal life of a feminist icon: 'Daktarin Jamini Sen' by Deepta Roy Chakraverti". eShe. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  3. ↑ "holistic wellbeing | spiritual magazine india | Life Positive". www.lifepositive.com. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  4. ↑ "Reclaiming the Forgotten History of a Pioneer". Borderless. 2026-03-16. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  5. ↑ Sengupta, Reshmi (12 May 2006). "Daughter dons mother mantle - THE LEGACY OF THE WICCA".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ "From the floors". telegraphindia.com. 19 February 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ Chawla, Saurabh; Raiyani, Pria (2024-06-20). Storizen Magazine June 2024 Issue | Bharat Jodo Yatra Book Review Exclusive. Storizen Media. pp. 23, 24, 25.
  8. ↑ "International Women's Day 2026: The Book That Returns a Lost Doctor to Indian History". TimesNow. 2026-03-07. Retrieved 2026-08-18.