An incisive critique of my play Tara.
-Mahesh Dattani (on Rukhaya’s review of Tara)

Will become extremely famous as a critic. Has a razor sharp mind for analysis.
-Dr. A.V. Koshy, Jazan University

I am not much into Indian Writing in English, but your review made me want to read that play.
-Harish Trivedi

There are also a whole generation of poets from Kerala who write in English like Ravishanker, Rukhaya M K, Ampat Koshy, Chandramohan, Hema Hemambika and others. –K. Satchidanandan

There is much here that announces the arrival of a very talented writer who is committed to poetry. – E.V. Ramakrishnan

Her language, stormy and luminous – the flame and fire held together, is the product of a beguiling linguistic and aesthetic alchemy arising out of the intermingling of itinerant personal and political experiences. – Ashwani Kumar

You are a fine poet. I enjoy your poetry. – Kavita Nissim Ezekiel

I am honoured to have been the guide of this brilliant scholar, known Indian English poet and avid writer.      –Dr. Joseph Koyippally (Central University of Kerala; Translator of Goat Days)

Rukhaya most definitely is one of the most talented writers around. Her originality stands out in her works, whether it be a wonderful poem or a review of a book. She deserves all accolades and support there is in the literary world! I wish she achieves the highest award there is for what she is!
-Jagdish Keshav (PT Editor/Writer for Pravda-International Edition, Education World Magazine and Author of The President Vanishes)

Rukhaya MK is one of those very few writers who are versatile; adept both at prose and poetry, literary criticism and creative writing. Her poems reveal the coexisting qualities of grace and conviction in her choice of themes and their expression, qualities that mark her as a strong feminist writer in contemporary Indian English poetry. Her critical writings are in-depth studies of literary figures and texts, revealing a deep knowledge base and a sharp critical acumen.
Madhumita Ghosh, Jadavpur University (Poet and Critic)

A Significant voice in English Literature- nothing escapes this brilliant writer whose works( be it poetry, short story or literary criticism) glint with their edginess and mastery of language, fine-honed to perfection.- Reena Prasad (Poet)

I have read a number of Rukhaya’s critical appraisals and analyses of poetry–particularly that of the British romantics–and find her comments to be keen, perceptive and well expressed.
Michael Kerry Wood (Writer, ghost writer, editor, and author of Past Imperfect, Present Progressive).

I wish I could write poems as beautifully as you do.
Mohsin Maqbool Elahi (Journalist, DAWN)

Your poetry has a freshness, a contemporaneity, a stylish modernity which appeals to me immensely. I do admire your wielding of language as well. Your poetry is highly distinctive.
Bharat Ravi Kumar (Writer)

Arguing with her is an intellectual pleasure.
Prof. Narendranath