Rekha Waheed

Rekha Waheed (; née Waheed) is an English novelist and writer of Bangladeshi descent. She has written four novels including 2004's The A-Z Guide to Arranged Marriage, and 2010's Saris and the City and My Bollywood Wedding.

Early life Rekha Waheed was born in Shepherd's Bush, London, England to parents of Bangladeshi origin. She completed her MSc in economic development at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

Whilst pursuing her passion for writing she travelled the world as a corporate consultant. However, she soon caught the attention of a literary agent delivering public readings at the Harrow Writers' club. In April 2010, her second novel Saris and the City was published by Little Black Dress, followed by her third novel Adam Akbar – Master of Poverty by Perfect Publishers in June 2010, and then her fourth novel My Bollywood Wedding by Little Black Dress in December 2010. Waheed says her natural writing style is first-person narrative. Her distinct style has been described as "bridging the gap between old world traditions with new world savvy". Through Monsoon Press, she works with the Arts Council and Penguin to raise the profile of British Ethnic and Muslim literature. and sat on the board of Women in Publishing. In addition, she has worked voluntarily as a treasurer for a Bengali community organisation. She is currently represented by MBA Literary Agency. and literary and social events to debate social issues affecting British Asians in the west.

Personal life Waheed is a Muslim.

Novels Year Title Publisher ISBN 2005 The A-Z Guide to Arranged Marriage Monsoon Press 2010 Saris and the City Little Black Dress Adam Akbar – Master of Poverty Perfect Publishers Ltd My Bollywood Wedding Little Black Dress