Dr. Deepti Navaratna is a distinguished neuroscientist, Carnatic musician, and the T.V. Raman Pai Chair Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru. She holds a doctorate in Neuroscience and has authored over twenty scientific papers. Her notable work includes The Maverick Maharaja: The Life and Times of His Highness Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, a 2022 biography that delves into the multifaceted life of the last Maharaja of Mysore, highlighting his contributions to music, philosophy, and governance.