H. N. Arathi is a poet, journalist, and television presenter. She is the daughter of renowned scholar Hampa Nagarajaiah and acclaimed writer Kamala Hampana. Arathi is best known for conceptualizing and directing the immensely popular Doordarshan quiz show That Anta Heli!?, which successfully completed over 2,500 episodes.   A contemporary poet with a distinctive literary voice, Arathi's work engages deeply with the social and cultural realities of our times. In addition to her original writing, she is an accomplished translator and has published several works across literature and journalism. Her poems have been translated into English, Slovenian, and six other languages, reflecting the broad appeal of her literary contributions.