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What is ‘Secret Wisdom from Ancient India’ all about?

‘Secret Wisdom from Ancient India’ is my humble effort to compile some pearls of wisdom, morals and human values collected from our cultural heritage.

What is Fear of God all about?

Simply said, it goes on the simple philosophy that if you abide by the law you are protected by it. If you break the law you must surrender to it and if you think you are above the law then there is only Fear of God! So, in the book, Fear of God is a achination that deals with those who think they are above the law.

What is Predators and Prey about?

Predators and Prey is a dyed-in-the-wool thriller, set in India. It has a mix of technology, espionage, and a high-stake game of deception and ruthlessness. I would call it India’s first masala-tech-thriller!

Did you base the character on any known cricketer? If so, who?

The protagonist of the novel Suraj Bhatkal is an original character. However, there are traits of certain real-life cricketers. I modelled the batting stance of the Suraj on Shivnarine Chanderpaul, his bowling on Zaheer Khan and his captaincy style on what I thought Ravi Shastri could have been if he had captained India.

What draws you to the romance genre as a writer?

I have observed relationships around me, be it mother-daughter, siblings, partners, friends, very closely. Additionally, from a very young age, I've read Premchand extensively. His stories have struck an emotional chord within me. From then, I have known that I want to write about relationships and love.

What draws you to the crime/thriller genre as a writer?

I love writing crime thrillers with intriguing plots and complex characters. To build an intense story that grips the reader is gratifying to me as a writer. I enjoy deep-diving into the minds of my characters and that often leads to interesting revelations that help my storytelling.

Let’s start with the most important question, what is Nirvana in a Corporate Suit?

Nirvana is my attempt to look beyond the profundity that is usually associated with self-help books, and make the idea of searching for one’s happiness thrilling and fun.

Tell us more about ‘The 5AM Guy’ and his journey so far.

shot at life once again - this time with fire in the heart and laughter on the lips.

What is Rewind and Play about?

Set in New York, Rewind and Play is about corporate executives who meet for an evening get-together one day after a very long time.

What is The Curse of Anuganga about?

The Curse of Anuganga is about a young man, Shaunaka, a jeweller’s son who lives in Nandivardhana in 403 CE. His life changes when he ends up helping the local police solve a murder he accidentally stumbles upon.

This is your first book. What prompted you to write ‘Kaalkoot’, which is a mix of history, mythology and thriller?

I have loved reading thrillers since I was a child. What fascinated me was their ability to captivate the reader and transport him or her to an exciting world of discovery and anticipation. Separately, I have been fascinated by the richness of our history and the vividness of metaphor and imagery in our mythology.