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51 quotes by Amish Tripathi

Amish Tripathi (born 18 October 1974), commonly known as Amish, is an Indian author. He is known for his novels The Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas and The Oath of the Vayuputras. The three books collectively comprise the Shiva Trilogy. Tripathi's debut work The Immortals of Meluha was a surprise bestseller, breaking into the top seller charts within a week of its launch. The Shiva Trilogy has become the fastest selling book series...
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I loved history in my school days, and I have always been a voracious reader. But in India, you end up doing MBA, engineering or medicine.

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As a writer, it's important to stay true to your story without giving a hoot about publishers, critics and readers. You should do your karma as... →

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I believe if you want to convey a complex philosophy, it's advisable to keep it simple: day-to-day lingo.

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If you have to write a fictional adventure to convey a philosophy of evil, the best person is the destroyer of evil himself, Lord Shiva.

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I turned atheist in the '90s when India went through troubled times - communal riots, bomb blasts... Mumbai, where I live, was badly affected. I... →

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No disrespect to any other god, but Shiva's an outsider god. He breaks the rules. He's a brilliant musician, a brilliant dancer; he treats... →

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I think it's a fallacy to say that a good book sells itself. It doesn't happen. I'm a voracious reader and I can give you a long list of... →

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Creating music is a wonderful way to celebrate our devotion for Lord Shiva.

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I am a voracious reader, so it's difficult for me to give a list of my favourite authors of all time.

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I was a very happy banker, but I feel happier as an author.

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In any industry, the people with the freshest ideas usually come from outside.

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Most educated Indians are bilingual. Amongst the urban elite though, there is a disdain for regional languages. That's unfortunate.

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Myths are part of our DNA. We're a civilisation with a continuous culture. The effort to modernize it keeps it alive. Readers connect with it.

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