Mangla Khadilkar is an acclaimed Marathi author, speaker, and performer known for her insightful biographies and contributions to Marathi literature and culture. She has a background in television and radio hosting, and is recognized for her graceful presentation and deep understanding of music. She is the author of 'Suman Sugandh', a biography of legendary singer Suman Kalyanpur, and स्वर प्रभाकर सुरेल जीवनप्रवास (Swar Pramakr Surali Jeevan Pravas), a work on musical journeys with notation.