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About Raashi Publications

Discover our history, our publishing philosophy, and meet the editorial team and writers who shape our literary house.

Nurturing Words Since 1998

Raashi Publications was founded with a singular vision: to create a home for stories that deserve to be told, but are often overlooked. What started as a single-room poetry editing workspace in Colombo has expanded into a premier publishing house representing novelists, historians, chefs, and philosophers.

We believe that book design and quality printing are as critical as the written words. Every title bearing the Raashi logo is meticulously proofed, typeset in high-legibility fonts, and wrapped in premium textured covers.

"We don’t just print manuscripts; we build bridges of ink that connect diverse minds and generations."

Warm library study room

25+

Years Published

500+

Books Catalogued

120+

Renowned Authors

15+

National Awards

Meet Our Prominent Authors

The minds behind some of our bestselling publications.

Ahamed Raashid Lathfan

Ahamed Raashid Lathfan

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

A veteran editor and poet with over 30 years in Sri Lankan print literature. Raashid established the publication house in 2020 to elevate regional writers onto national shelves.

Dr. Aruni Wickremasinghe

Dr. Aruni Wickremasinghe

Historical Consultant & Biographer

An anthropologist and professor researching Ceylonese history and fortress structures. Her bestseller "The Shadow of Sigiriya" won the national history printing society award in 2024.

Kabir Perera

Kabir Perera

Contemporary Fiction Novelist

Author of five bestselling novels capturing urban Sri Lankan families and youth aspirations. A former scriptwriter, Kabir is known for snappy dialogues and high pace stories.