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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

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

My first Book Fair as an author

This is how my first book fair as an author went.

On 29/1/25, I spent an hour at the Srishti Publishers & Distributors stall E-86 and I was delighted to meet its CEO, Arup, after more than a year. My childhood friends made the event more special with their presence. It was a pleasure catching up with fellow authors Prasun, Sourabh Mukherjee Da and meeting Udayaditya Da for the first time. We were more than happy to sign books for each other though I must mention that the first signed copy was bought by my son.

My next destination was The Storyteller stall E-39. Anwesh, who I had met during the previous event at The Storyteller bookstore had come to get an author-signed copy of ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’. Signed some copies of this book and ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’. Mayura, the owner of The Storyteller, made the experience so warm and welcoming. Thank you Vishal Sir and Uttam Dada of Vishwakarma Publications for arranging this.

Kolkata Book Fair 2025

29th Jan 2025 at the Kolkata Book Fair is now etched in memory for life.

Thank you Sristhi Publishers and Vishwakarma Publications for the opportunity. Thank you The Book Bakersl for turning my dreams into reality.

Both my books are available at the Kolkata Book Fair until 9th Feb. ‘You can get The Sanyasi who became a King’ in E-86 (Sristhi Stall) and ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ in E-39 (The Storyteller Stall)

‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ on the entry banner of Sristhi Publishers Stall in Kolkata Book Fair

From the little girl who would beg her Baba to buy one more book from the Berhampore Book Fair and promise her Ma that she would touch them only after her second term school exams get over to becoming the author of the book displayed on the banner of her publisher’s stall, it’s a journey I will cherish forever. As I see ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ shining bright on the banner and inside the stall, I can only thank God and my Ma up there for giving me the courage to take the plunge in 2017.

I dedicate this moment to Tuneer, Tanmoy and Baba, my three pillars of strength.

Thank you Arup for sharing these pics. It’s been a joyride working with team Srishti Publisher. And none of this would’ve been possible without the magical touch of Suhail.

I’ll be at the Sristhi Stall E-86 in the Kolkata Book Fair today from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm to meet my readers and sign copies of ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’. If you are around, drop in to say Hi.

Meet me at the Sristhi Publishers Stall E-86 in the Kolkata Book Fair on 29th Jan

Srishti Publishers is coming to Kolkata Book Fair this year. Visit stall no. E-86 to grab copies of a range of books published by them.

My non-fiction bestseller ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ would also be available at the Sristhi stall from 28th of Jan to 9th of Feb.

On 29th Jan, Wednesday, I’ll be present at the Sristhi Publishers stall E-86 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come, visit us and grab an author signed copy of my book.

Book signing of ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ at the Bahrisons Ballygunge and the Storyteller Picnic Garden stores on 23/1/25

This is what dreams are made of. 🧿

My first book signing event for the non-fiction true crime book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ at Bahrisons Kolkata and Storyteller Bookstore happened on 23/1/25..

Book signing of ‘ The Sanyasi who became a King’ on 23rd Jan in Kolkata

I’ll be signing copies of my non-fiction book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ based on the true murder mystery of the Bhawal Raja on 23rd January across two bookstores in Kolkata.

Bahrisons Booksellers, Bhowanipore – 2 p.m. onwards

Storyteller Bookstore, Picnic Garden – 4 p.m. onwards

The detailed address for each store is attached.

Come visit the store to meet me and grab an author-signed copy of this true crime story.

Thank you Srishti Publishers for this wonderful opportunity.

Glimpses of the Author Session on Jan 5th at The Storyteller Bookstore

About the evening of Jan 5th – The author session hosted by ‘Readwithus’ Book Club in association with Kolkata Bookworms at the Storyteller Bookstore turned out to be a vibrant and lively event where I met and interacted with a bunch of young and curious minds.

I ended up signing a good number of copies, posing with my readers and giving a few interviews as well.

A small reminder about the Book Discussion, Book Signing and Author Meet and Greet happening in Kolkata on Jan 5th 2025

‘Readwithus’ Book Club in association with Kolkata Bookworms is hosting a Bonfire and Books event tomorrow (Jan 5th) at the Storyteller Bookstore, Picnic Garden from 3:30 p.m.

If you are in Kolkata, please join us for an Author Discussion Session on my book ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’. I’ll also be signing copies of the book after the session.

Looking forward to meeting you for a fun and intriguing discussion

My first Author Meet and Greet session along with Book Signing

My first author meet and greet session along with book signing will be conducted by Kolkata Bookworms at the Storyteller Bookstore, Picnic Garden on Jan 5th, 2025.