Poet and critic Priyankar Paliwal said the work preserves fine emotional detail at a time of shifting perspectives in literature. Critic Arun Hota pointed to the many shades of love and hope present in the poems. Poet and author Yatish Kumar noted the use of vivid imagery drawn from nature and everyday life, while young critic Vinay Mishra highlighted the resilience and determination reflected in depictions of women’s lives.

Speaking about her journey, Anila Rakhecha said the book represents both dreams and memories, shaped over years of writing. For her, Kajal Ki Med is not just a title but an attempt to preserve humanity through poetry. She also read from the collection.

Actress Kalpana Jha performed selected poems from the book. The evening concluded with a vote of thanks by Anand Gupta, Secretary of Neelamber, who described the poems as an evocative exploration of love, relationships and human values. The programme was conducted by radio and television presenter Chayanika Datta Gupta.

The evening brought together writers, critics and performers in a celebration of poetry, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Rakhecha’s literary journey.