Sohail Rekhy was educated in Bangalore and Kodaikanal and went on to study Literature at the University of Toronto. He apprenticed in photography and later worked in the ad film and television industries and worked as a freelance journalist. He then manufactured sustainable furniture for many years which he continues to do. Angria is his debut full length novel, and he plans to spend more time to continue writing. He lives in Bhutan with his wife and daughter.