Rohith S. Katbamna

Born in Hammersmith, England, Rohith S. Katbamna began his writing career in the film and television industry.

Following on from his work with the BBC, Channel 4 and IFC, including his acclaimed documentary, Hooking in JoBurg, Rohith’s feature debut came at the age of 28 when he wrote, produced, shot and directed the British television miniseries, PREMature. A culmination of a decade of work on the professional circuit.

With the success of the series, he dedicated the next three years towards honing his writing craft through his debut hybrid novel.

On Down and Rising: "It's a response to social and political tensions, with an emphasis on humanistic themes and psychological drama."