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Visiting the Kolkata Book Fair 2026 as an author for the second year

Yesterday was my second year as an author at the International Kolkata Book Fair 2026. I visited the Sristhi Publishers Stall (E-94) where I signed copies of my non-fiction book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ and interacted with a few readers.

Moments of book signing at the Sristhi Publishers Stall E-94

The next stop was at the Storyteller Stall (E-95), where I signed copies of both my books – the detective thriller ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ featuring Raya Ray and the true crime story ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’.

With Sunil of Storytelling Bookstore Stall E-95

Met and chatted with some of my fellow authors. It was heartwarming to see a few readers who have read all my books drop in to say hi and enquire about what I am writing next.

Holding both my books as I speak about them

Team Storyteller captured my journey as an author where I also spoke about both my books, about those who have been my pillars of support in this journey and my thoughts about Kolkata Book Fair this year. The reel is available to view on my Insta page.

Heartfelt gratitude to all my readers, my publishers – Sristhi Publishers and Vishwakarma Publishers, my literary agency – The Book Bakers, and Storyteller Bookstore team.

Signed copies of both the books are available at E-94 and E-95 (both stalls are near Gate no 2). So, go get your copy now and don’t forget to send me a picture.

With the kid who makes me want to write more books so that he can keep reading them while growing up

Meet me at the Storyteller Bookstore Stall on 27th Jan

I’ll be there at the Storyteller Bookstore Stall (E-95, near Gate no. 2) from 7 to 7:30 p.m. signing copies of ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’, meeting and interacting with readers. So if you are in the Kolkata Book Fair premises today, please drop in to say hi.

Meet me at the Kolkata Book Fair in Sristhi Publishers Stall on 27th Jan

Tomorrow, 27th Jan, I’ll be at the International Kolkata Book Fair in the Sristhi Publishers Stall (E-94, near Gate no. 2), signing copies of my book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’, meeting readers and interacting with book lovers from 6-7 p.m.

So if you are around, drop in to say hi.

‘Diary,Deceit and Death’ at the Pune Book Festival 2025

My detective thriller ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ is now available in the Vishwakarma Publications stall (G-53) at the ongoing Pune Book Festival from 13th -21st December. If you are in Pune, please visit the venue to grab a copy.

The book is represented by The Book Bakers and published by Vishwakarma Publications.

https://youtube.com/shorts/aivQK00zsiU

‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ is available at the Pune Book Festival

My non fiction true crime book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ is now available in the Dilipraj Prakashan stall (D-33) at the ongoing Pune Book Festival from 13-21 December. If you are in Pune, please visit the venue to grab a copy.

https://youtube.com/shorts/vQvJdKzZ1JQ

The book is represented by The Book Bakers and published by Srishti Publishers & Distributors.

‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ on display

Book signing of ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ at Kolkata International Airport on 5th Nov’25

5/1/25 – My non-fiction true crime story ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’, represented by Suhail Mathur of The Book Bakers, edited by Stuti Sharma Gupta was published by Arup Bose of Srishti Publishers & Distributors.

Cut to 5/11/25 – 11 months later, I ticked an item off my wishlist as I signed copies of this best selling book at the WH Smith store in Kolkata International Airport. Words aren’t enough to thank Arup and Shouvik Bose for making the necessary arrangements to execute the same. Thanks to the cooperative staff of WH Smith for a smooth session.

Dreams do come true if we keep working with dedication and focus. Forever grateful to my family, friends and readers for the love and support.

Book signing begins

Check the book signing event here –

https://youtube.com/shorts/Kw15P6TUrnk

Spotting my book at the Kolkata International Airport

Some feelings are so special that it’s hard to express in words,even for an author.

Here’s me, grinning from ear to ear, after spotting my book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ at the Kolkata International Airport before heading to our vacation destination.

Thank you Suhail Mathur and The Book Bakers making my dreams come true.

Thank you Arup Bose and Srishti Publishers & Distributors having faith in my craft. Thank you Shouvik Bose the most amazing support in making this moment happen.

You can grab a copy from the link below-

https://srishti.pub/sanyasi

Meeting my literary agent, Suhail Mathur, of The Book Bakers in Kolkata

7 years ago, I met Suhail for the first time in Kolkata. I had just been signed up by The Book Bakers. I felt nervous excitement as I spoke about my aspirations in the new journey of writing. He was patient and understanding. It took me three more years to give him the manuscript of ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ since I decided to go ahead with an MFA in 2019. And then he got me the deal for ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ in 2023.

Two days ago, he came to Kolkata with Sumedha and Samaira for Prasun’s wife Brinda’s book launch. It was a delight to meet him in person and his rocking sense of humour put everyone at ease.

Over the past few years, every time I spoke to him, I never failed to mention how grateful I’m to have him in my life as my mentor, friend, and guide. He has never been just my literary agent but more like a younger brother to me. So when we met yesterday for a brainstorming session on our upcoming collaborations, I tied a rakhi on his wrist. This moment will forever be one of the most special memories for me.

He always jokes about how I don’t know what it means to send a short written or audio message and he has to read/hear my messages in installments. So how could I let go of this opportunity to write paragraphs for one of the most special persons in my life and writing journey? I’m sure he’s going to come back with another ‘puntastistic’ response to this

Here’s to many more amazing books, future collaborations and special moments. Come back sooner to Kolkata, Suhail!

Second interview about ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’

Here’s a glimpse of my second interview from the book discussion, where I talked about my book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ with Shree. The book is represented by The Book Bakers and published by Sristhi Publishers.

Link to the full interview on Instagram given in my YouTube shorts.

The first interview from the Book discussion of ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’

Here’s the first interview from the Book discussion of ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ with Kolkata Bookworms at the Storyteller Bookstore. The book is published by Sristhi Publishers and represented by The Book Bakers.