There is nothing new about these women on her canvas except that there is no technique involved in painting them. Her strokes are as free of constraints of theory as the impressions in her mind. "I was in my forties when I discovered that I could paint," says the former schoolteacher. "And I believe God has given me this gift with a purpose, it helps support my old age, and also helps me to reach out to a wide spectrum of people, and make a difference to their lives," she adds. She also happens to be the subject of an internationally acclaimed documentary Desire of the Moth directed by Amrita Mahadik, the filmmaker, which won several awards. "Nowadays I use more colours. I hope that this phase continues in my life. Earlier my canvases were very grim and sad, but this particular collection is very colourful and lively," she says, talking about her ongoing exhibition.

Her earlier works include the paintings depicting tsunami victims, people who suffered after Godhra riots and the sex workers on the streets of Mumbai. Be it finger, knife or brush, her medium oil or acrylic, her work is a celebration of womanhood. "Artists who are professional and formally trained in art are probably disturbed by my careless attitude towards my work. But I believe that this is my strength and it is also intended to express myself in the most versatile manner," she beams.