The One-Armed Wonder: Laksh Maheshwari aka Single Handedly is Changing How India Listens to Stories

You don’t stumble across a performer like Laksh Maheshwari every day. And once you do, you don’t forget him.

Known online and on stage as Single Handedly, Laksh is that rare blend of soul, poetry, wit, and wild courage. Born with one arm in the small town of Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, he’s never let that define him. In fact, he wears it with flair, turning his artificial limb into a symbol of power—sometimes even loading it with a speaker, power bank, and charger for his storytelling sets. Beat that, Tony Stark.

But this isn’t just a tale of “inspiration.” Laksh isn’t asking for your sympathy. He’s commanding your attention—with his voice, his pen, and his unapologetic presence.

From Excel Sheets to Mic Drops

Once a research analyst crunching finance reports in Gurugram, Laksh took a hard pivot in 2019—and decided to speak. Really speak. Not boardroom jargon, but poetry, stories, film nostalgia, spiritual truths, and everything that makes the heart feel a little less alone. His Instagram handle @single.handedly now has hundreds of thousands hooked on his soulful voice and even deeper soul.

From Laila Majnu to Tamasha, from Amrita Pritam’s longing to Kabir’s surrender—Laksh unpacks art and culture in a way that feels raw, familiar, and deeply meditative. The guy isn’t just talking; he’s healing through stories.

Shows That Hit Different

Laksh’s live shows are something else entirely. "Ishq Sufiyana", "Main Tenu Phir Milangi", "Ishq aur Alfaaz"—these aren’t just titles. They’re experiences. The kind where time slows down, hearts open up, and even the most cynical in the crowd end up tearing up mid-show.

Whether he’s decoding Devdas, reliving Raanjhanaa, or walking us through forgotten Sufi verses, there’s always something fresh, yet ancient, about how he speaks. You don’t go to a Laksh show just to be entertained—you go to feel something real.

The Pen Is Just As Mighty

Oh, and let’s not forget—he’s also the co-author of The Descendants Trilogy, a Penguin-published mythological sci-fi series that’s soon headed to the big screen. Told you—this man’s not slowing down. Not now, not ever.

Not Just a Storyteller. A Movement.

Laksh Maheshwari represents something powerful for this generation: the ability to own your difference, build your own stage, and speak so deeply that the noise fades away.

He isn’t here to fit in. He’s here to create a space for all the misfits, the romantics, the seekers, the broken-hearted, the hopefuls, and the ones who still believe in the magic of a well-told story.

🎟️ Catch Him Live

Laksh will be performing live at the upcoming ARTISTRY event by DIY Solutions, and trust us—this one’s going to be unforgettable. Expect poetry, stories, music, laughter, and maybe even a tear or two. If you’ve never seen Laksh live, this is your sign.

Buy your tickets now. Come for the poetry, stay for the perspective.Let Single Handedly remind you what it feels like to be moved.