Her recent translation, The Dead Fish, published by Rupa Publications, is the English rendition of Rajkamal Chaudhary’s controversial Hindi novel Machhli Mari Hui. The translation has received widespread critical acclaim from scholars, critics, and readers across literary circles. It was nominated for the VOW Book Awards, shortlisted for the Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards, and received the Akshara Award. The book was also listed among the Best Books of 2025 in the Translated Fiction category by Aaj Tak/Sahitya Tak.

Mahua’s work as a poet is equally significant. Her poetry collection, Nostalgia: Crafting a Home Within, published by Red River, became an Amazon bestseller at #1 and received the Maharshi Ved Vyas International Award for Poetry. The collection reflects her engagement with poetry as a form of literary expression and explores the idea of creating a sense of home within.

As a translator, Mahua Sen brings literary works across languages to wider readerships, while her poetry and essays contribute to contemporary literary conversations. Her extensive publication record across journals, newspapers, and anthologies reflects a sustained engagement with literature in multiple forms.

Through her work as a writer, poet, translator, and management professional, Mahua Sen brings together diverse professional and literary perspectives. Her body of work demonstrates a continued commitment to poetry, literary translation, and thoughtful engagement with contemporary literature.