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Devdutt Pattanaik

1970 - Today

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Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned Indian mythologist, speaker and among the top-selling writers of the country. He writes on mythology, the study of cultural truths revealed through stories, symbols and rituals. He lectures on the relevance of both Indian and Western myths in modern life. His work focuses largely on the areas of religion, mythology, and management. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Devdutt Pattanaik is the 7,573rd most popular writer, the 1,892nd most popular biography from India and the 164th most popular Indian Writer.

Devdutt Pattanaik is most famous for his work as an Indian mythologist and writer, particularly for his interpretations of Hindu mythology and folklore. He has authored numerous books and articles that explore the cultural and spiritual significance of myths in contemporary society.

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Among writers, Devdutt Pattanaik ranks 7,573 out of 7,302. Before him are Chigozie Obioma, Ayobami Adebayo, Samina Ali, Abby Stein, Seanan McGuire, and June Eric-Udorie. After him are Angela Saini, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, Warsan Shire, Meena Harris, Meena Kandasamy, and Christopher Yost.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1970, Devdutt Pattanaik ranks 1,372. Before him are Adrian Smith, Parvathy Jayaram, Mark Draper, Stephanie Courtney, Karen Bradley, and Alun Cairns. After him are Rob Woodall, Tim Foster, Kavita Seth, Justin Langer, Melissa Hortman, and Andrey Mitin.

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In India

Among people born in India, Devdutt Pattanaik ranks 1,892 out of 1,861. Before him are Vikas Bahl (null), Sivakarthikeyan (1985), Rubina Dilaik (1987), Kuldeep Yadav (1994), Parimarjan Negi (1993), and Nikkhil Advani (1971). After him are Gauri Shinde (1974), Rahi Sarnobat (1990), Rukhsar Rehman (1975), Amit Trivedi (1979), Shahana Goswami (1986), and Kamalinee Mukherjee (1980).

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Among WRITERS In India

Among writers born in India, Devdutt Pattanaik ranks 164. Before him are Tarun Tejpal (1963), Anupama Chopra (1967), Vikram Chandra (1961), Prasoon Joshi (1971), Anuja Chauhan (1970), and Samina Ali (1969). After him are Meena Kandasamy (1984), Sona Mohapatra (1976), Nitasha Kaul (null), Rana Ayyub (1984), Shereen Bhan (1976), and Ira Trivedi (null).

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