India, July 7 -- Varanasi-born and Mumbai- based author Amish Tripathi has transformed the way a generation of young India engages with mythology through his bestselling books. He began his career as a banker before taking the plunge into writing in 2004. His debut novel, 'The Immortals of Meluha,' was rejected by more than 20 publishers, who believed young readers had little interest in mythology. Undeterred, Tripathi self-published the book in 2010. Within two weeks of its release, it topped the national bestseller charts, marking the beginning of one of the biggest success stories in Indian publishing.

Amish Tripathi was the guest of honour at the 10th edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival (MLF)-2026, organised by Mysuru Literary ...