Falak Chowdhary is a history lecturer, researcher, and heritage walk leader from Mumbai whose work bridges academic study with public engagement.
Her academic interests include archaeology, Indo-Islamic and European architecture, numismatics, cultural tourism, and heritage management. She has contributed to research projects such as the First Indo-Polish Archaeological Field Survey and Documentation of the Ancient Port Site of Sopara in collaboration with the Indian Numismatic, Historical and Cultural Research Foundation and Warsaw University.
Beyond academia, she leads heritage walks in and around Mumbai, sharing the city’s layered history with students, locals, and history enthusiasts. She has curated experiences across sites such as Bhendi Bazaar, Chor Bazaar, Sufi Walk in Mumbai, Byculla, Kanheri Caves, and Mahim, and has also designed cultural trails for schools, universities, and international groups.
She is an active voice on social media, where she regularly shares insights on history and heritage to inspire broader conversations about cultural identity, memory, and preservation. Her initiatives extend to cultural events such as Noor-e-Iftar hosted on a cruise which reflects the heritage and cultural importance of Mumbai in medieval ages.
Falak is also a collector of old coins and stamps, and she captures India’s art, architecture, and cultural essence through photography. When not teaching or exploring, she can be found immersed in historical non-fiction, deepening her understanding of the stories that shape our world.
Her academic interests include archaeology, Indo-Islamic and European architecture, numismatics, cultural tourism, and heritage management. She has contributed to research projects such as the First Indo-Polish Archaeological Field Survey and Documentation of the Ancient Port Site of Sopara in collaboration with the Indian Numismatic, Historical and Cultural Research Foundation and Warsaw University.
Beyond academia, she leads heritage walks in and around Mumbai, sharing the city’s layered history with students, locals, and history enthusiasts. She has curated experiences across sites such as Bhendi Bazaar, Chor Bazaar, Sufi Walk in Mumbai, Byculla, Kanheri Caves, and Mahim, and has also designed cultural trails for schools, universities, and international groups.
She is an active voice on social media, where she regularly shares insights on history and heritage to inspire broader conversations about cultural identity, memory, and preservation. Her initiatives extend to cultural events such as Noor-e-Iftar hosted on a cruise which reflects the heritage and cultural importance of Mumbai in medieval ages.
Falak is also a collector of old coins and stamps, and she captures India’s art, architecture, and cultural essence through photography. When not teaching or exploring, she can be found immersed in historical non-fiction, deepening her understanding of the stories that shape our world.