About K. Hari Kumar
K. Hari Kumar is a masterful storyteller whose work seamlessly blends horror, mythology, and psychological suspense, redefining speculative fiction and creative non-fiction in India. As a bestselling author, screenwriter, and filmmaker, he has captivated audiences with his deeply atmospheric narratives rooted in Indian folklore, occult traditions, and the supernatural.
Podcasts & Interviews
K. Hari Kumar has been featured on some of India’s most popular podcasts, including The Ranveer Show, The Times of India’s The Speaking Tree Podcast, Dostcast with Vinamre Kasanaa, Awara Musafir, Supertalks with The Moving Ship, Wassup Abeer (ABP Live), Turning a Page with RJ Sarthak, and Padhaku Nitin on Aajtak Radio, where he has delved into themes of consciousness, folklore, and the deeper spiritual undercurrents in Indian mythology.
Literature & Films
With eight books, three films, and two web series to his credit—including the widely appreciated Daiva, Dakini, India’s Most Haunted, and the psychological thriller Bhram—Hari continues to push the boundaries of storytelling. Beyond fiction, his journey as a writer is also a quest to understand philosophy and existence through Indic concepts, an exploration he frequently shares in his public appearances and podcast discussions.
Genre & Themes
Hari’s storytelling blends real-world issues with deep existential inquiry, drawing from Indic philosophy and folklore. His narratives explore time, consciousness, and karmic justice, often blurring the line between reality and the supernatural. A defining aspect of his work is his portrayal of strong female protagonists—women like Mamta Mathews in Dakini and Anahita in Dakhma, who defy oppression and confront both human and otherworldly horrors.
What celebrated authors said about K. Hari Kumar’s Daiva
Amish Tripathi‘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.’
Bestselling Author & TV presenter
What celebrated authors said about K. Hari Kumar’s Dakini
Namita Gokhale‘A tightly-told story of superstition and venality, and the power and wrath of dakinis and feminine energies.’
Bestselling Author & Founder of Jaipur Literature Festival
