Vovelist, columnist & screenwriter
Anand Neelakantan is a bestselling author, screenwriter, and storyteller, celebrated for his unique retellings of Indian mythology. He gained widespread recognition with his debut novel Asura: Tale of the Vanquished, which narrates the Ramayana from Ravana’s perspective, offering readers a fresh and thought-provoking viewpoint. Beyond novels, Neelakantan has written screenplays for popular television series like Siya Ke Ram and Taj: Divided by Blood, and contributes columns to The New Indian Express, sharing his insights on culture and society.