Devdutt Pattanaik

Devdutt Pattanaik
Pattanaik with his books
Born11 December 1970 (1970-12-11) (age 55)
Mumbai, India
EducationMBBS (Grant Medical College)
Postgraduate Diploma in Comparative Mythology (University of Bombay)
OccupationsMythologist, writer, columnist, illustrator
Known forWorks on Indian mythology
Websitewww.Devdutt.com
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Devdutt Pattanaik is an Indian mythologist, writer, illustrator, and speaker known for explaining the relevance of Indian and World mythology in modern times, especially in management, leadership, and culture. A medical doctor by qualification, with a 15-year career in the healthcare and pharma industries, he has written over 50 books and 1,500 newspaper columns on these topics. His popular books including Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata, Business Sutra, and Escape the Bakasura Trap: Let Contentment Fuel Your Growth. His TV shows include Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik and Business Sutra. He also consults organisations and media on art, cultural heritage, storytelling and Indian Knowledge Systems.