Updated On: 02 July, 2025 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Minal Sancheti
July is observed as International Zine Month. To get you in the mood, we’ve curated a list of some of India’s most popular zinemakers who are creating a buzz with their inspired zines

Man Like Damu by Hari Damodaran Chakyar. Pic courtesy/@hari chakyar on Instagram
Zine-Making is a non-commercial print-making that was first created in the 1930s in Chicago in USA. The art involves creating a small booklet with the content of choice and making it look visually attractive. Zine-making may have existed for nearly a century, but started gaining popularity in India recently. Here is a list of zine makers and their work that is worth checking out.
Hari Chakyar
Hari Damodaran Chakyar is an advertiser by profession. He took up zine-making during the pandemic-induced lockdown and, since then, has been dabbling in the profession. He also draws and illustrates. His zine, Man Like Damu is an experiment in cyanotype storytelling in which he talks about his relationship with his father and how his quiet presence was impactful.
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The Comfort Cooking. Pic courtesy/@aditi_e on Instagram