Qatar expatriate Nishab Guruvayoor’s debut novel ‘Mara’ launched in Doha
Doha: The debut novel Mara by Qatar-based expatriate writer Nishab Guruvayoor was officially launched in Doha at a literary gathering attended by prominent personalities from Qatar’s social, cultural and business communities.
The book launch was held at the Address Gateway Conference Hall, where Kerala Business Forum (KBF) President Shaheen Muhammed Shafi officially released the novel by presenting the first copy to Rafi Parakkattil, presenter of the popular motivational programme Vijayamanthrangal.
The function was presided over by Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara, CEO of Media Plus.
Speaking on the occasion, Habeeburahman Kizhisseri, Executive Director of the Friends Cultural Centre, Abdul Rauf Kondotty, Member of the Lok Kerala Sabha, Asha Shamsheer, Managing Partner of Address Gateway, Dr. Sheela Philipose, Managing Director of Doha Beauty Centre, Muhammed Noushad Aboo, Managing Director of New Good Will Cargo, Deepak C.G., Zubair Pandavath, Jafar Jathieri, Sham Doha, and Aman congratulated the author and appreciated his literary venture.
Introducing the novel, Nishab Guruvayoor said Mara explores the hidden realities that often exist behind seemingly peaceful human relationships.
“When we journey into the deeper layers of human relationships, we often encounter disturbing realities disguised beneath the face of love. Many lives that appear calm and perfect from the outside conceal unseen layers beneath the surface. This novel is an exploration through those hidden corridors, revealing the emotional complexities and psychological truths that often remain unspoken,” he said.
Nishab added that the novel is deeply inspired by his family, expressing heartfelt gratitude to his wife Aisha Fami and children Nifan Meh Ban and Fayad Eesa, whom he described as the greatest source of inspiration behind the work.
A resident of Qatar for nearly seventeen years, Nishab is the proprietor of Safar Travel & Tours. Despite the demands of running a successful business, his enduring passion for poetry, literature and creative writing inspired him to pursue fiction, culminating in the publication of his first novel.
Beyond his literary interests, Nishab is also an active social media content creator. Together with his wife and children, he runs the popular Qatar Mallu Vlogs channel, sharing experiences of expatriate life, travel and community activities with a wide audience.
The novel has been published by Unicode Self Publishing, marking a significant milestone in Nishab Guruvayoor’s literary journey.
The launch ceremony concluded with appreciation for the author’s contribution to contemporary Malayalam literature and encouragement for more creative works from the expatriate literary community. Participants described Mara as a promising debut that explores the complexities of human emotions, relationships and the unseen realities that shape people’s lives.
Nishab presented copies of his book to the Indian Cultural Centre, Friends Cultural Centre , Happy moments and other socio cultural groups and libraries. Lok Kerala Sabha member Abdul Rauf Kondotty also received a copy from him
