‘Amish’s influence goes beyond his books, his books go beyond literature, his literature is steeped in philosophy, which is anchored in bhakti, which powers his love for India.’
Amish is an author, former diplomat & broadcaster.
Amish published his first book in 2010 and has written 11 books (both fiction and non-fiction) till date. His books have sold over 7 million copies and been translated into 20 Indian & international languages. He is the fastest-selling author in Indian publishing history. Critics have said that his books are backed by tremendous research, deep thought, a rooted-pride in India, and a liberal progressive outlook.
Forbes India has regularly ranked Amish among the top 100 most influential celebrities in India. Amish was also selected as an Eisenhower Fellow, a celebrated American programme for outstanding leaders from around the world, in 2014. Among his recent awards are the 21st Century Icon Award in the UK in 2021, the Golden Book award for his novel Suheldev in 2022, and the prestigious Dwarka Prasad Agarwal award at the Jaipur Litfest.
He is also a host for TV documentaries, including for Discovery TV’s successful and award-winning Legends of the Ramayana with Amish & Journey of India. His most recent documentary is the highly acclaimed & blockbuster Ram Janmabhoomi – Return of a Splendid Sun on NDTV & Jio Cinema.
In his diplomatic role, Amish worked as the Minister (Culture & Education) at the Indian High Commission to the UK and the Director of The Nehru Centre in London.
Amish is an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta; He received the Eminent Alumnus Award from IIM-Calcutta in 2017. He worked for 14 years in senior roles in the financial services industry before turning to writing.
Amish is a voracious reader, reading 5-6 books on average every month. He is a music aficionado and was the lead singer in his college band in IIM-C. He was an active sportsperson, particularly in boxing and gymnastics, in his school and college days.
