Jawad Shaikh was born in a small city called Ratnagiri on the west coast of India in 1996. He grew up as a bibliophile, spending most of his childhood and early teens reading on the scenic sea shores of the city. Now, 21 years from his birth, he is a graduate currently living in Mumbai. Jawad Shaikh combined his love for reading with writing literature over the last few years. He has written many small pieces over the years which he maintains on his blog. 'Oblivion' is Jawad Shaikh's first publication.