Chetana Thirthahalli was born on August 15, 1979 in Thirthahalli. Her birth name was Gayatri, later she changed her name to Chetana when she became a writer. Alavika has also published an ‘e-book’ under this name. He completed his primary education at St. Mary’s School, Thirthahalli and Mary Immaculate, Shivamogga. He did his secondary education at Government High School, Thirthahalli and his undergraduate education in science from Tunga College.
Chetana Ufeet (Poetry Collection), Bhamini Shatpadi (Column Novel), Guttu Bachchidalu Baruvudilla (Poetry Collection), Anandakondu Miss Call (Translated Work), Bisila Churina Bennu (Essay Collection), Neelibaninalli Kempu Surya (Translation of JNU Speeches), She has also written more than 15 books such as Her – His (Drama : Unpublished)