Filmmaker | Screenwriter | Author
K. Hari Kumar is a distinguished Indian author, specialising in regional folklore, horror, and psychological thrillers. With an impressive track record of being one of India’s top writers, his stories rooted in Indian folklore and mythology have captivated readers across the nation. He is also an international award nominated Photographer and screenwriter.
“To read Daiva is to experience a world that few from modern urban India have access to. It is to immerse oneself in the realm of spirit-worship, which comes to life through Hari’s tireless research and spell-binding wordcraft.”
Amish Tripathi
Bestselling Award-Winning Author & TV Host
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Becoming an Author
It’s a powerful aspiration—to create worlds from your mind, breathe life into characters, and share your tales with a global audience through your book. But for aspiring writers, the journey can seem daunting. Having penned seven books myself, I can assure you that the journey is as rewarding as it is challenging. Let me break…
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Why do we say ‘Ji’
Why do most Hindi speakers use ‘Ji’? Growing up in North India, the way Ji added respect to everyone’s name always fascinated me. While living in Chennai a couple of years back, I have heard people using Ji as well. Ever wondered where it came from? Apparently, there’s an interesting North Indian folktale that is…
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A Writer’s Perseverance: Throwback To My First Major Interview
This throwback photo isn’t just a picture; it’s a window into a turning point in my writing career. Ten years ago, in my village home in Kerala, the mobile phone buzzed, connecting me to my first major interview with a major national newspaper, The Hindu.
