India has a long tradition of reinterpreting religious myths. Amish Tripathi indialongmyth Change image and share on social
Most educated Indians are bilingual. Amongst the urban elite though, there is a disdain for regional languages. That's unfortunate. Amish Tripathi bilingualdisdaineducate Change image and share on social
I see everything like a movie. I laugh and cry, I smell, touch, see and describe my own experience. I don't care if this sounds strange; I am not the creator - I am only the channel. The story is given to me. Amish Tripathi carechannelcreator share on social
I never thought my ideas would actually get published. Amish Tripathi ideapublishthink Change image and share on social
I never really wanted to be a writer. I know it sounds strange, but I honestly believe that I didn't pick the story; the story has picked me. I've written absolutely no fiction before 'The Immortals of Meluha.' Not even a short story in school - absolutely nothing. Amish Tripathi absolutelyfictionhave share on social
My father's family hails from Banaras. My grandfather taught mathematics at Banaras Hindu University. Banaras is also dedicated to Lord Shiva, home to one of the great jyotirlings, the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Amish Tripathi banarasdedicatefamily share on social
Since I don't come from a privileged background, I couldn't afford to be irresponsible with career decisions. I wrote two books alongside my job and resigned only when I realised I can make a living. Amish Tripathi affordalongsidebackground Change image and share on social
I'm certainly not surprised by the passion of the youth for our myths. Mythology is almost a part of an Indian's DNA. Amish Tripathi dnaindianmyth Change image and share on social
When I write, I tend to be quite cut off from the world. At that point of time, I'm not thinking about editors, publishers or readers. I write the story the way it comes to me. Amish Tripathi cuteditorpoint Change image and share on social
In the India I was growing up in, history wasn't really a wise career option. People would joke and say, 'History's okay, but what's your actual job?' I didn't come from a privileged background and couldn't afford to be irresponsible, so I did the pragmatic thing and did a MBA. Amish Tripathi actualaffordbackground share on social
