Ramita Navai

About the Author

Ramita Navai is an acclaimed British-Iranian journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author whose incisive reporting has illuminated the hidden realities of life under oppressive regimes. Born in Tehran and raised in London, she draws on her dual heritage to explore the intersections of politics, culture, and human resilience in her work. With a career spanning contributions to major outlets like The Guardian, The Times, and BBC, Navai has earned numerous awards, including a BAFTA for her television documentaries. Her debut book, City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death, and the Search for Truth in Tehran, offers a gripping mosaic of clandestine stories from Iran's capital, revealing the city's underbelly of desire, deceit, and defiance against authoritarian control. Through her vivid narratives, Navai challenges Western misconceptions and gives voice to the marginalized, blending sharp investigative prowess with empathetic storytelling.