Vish Dhamija

Vish Dhamija is an International award-winning, British Indian, crime-fiction writer. He is the first writer of Indian origin to win the prestigious Gran Prix for International Crime Novel at Festival Polar de Cognac for his novel, Le Magnat in 2024. The French Press celebrated him as one the five crime writers not to be missed. The Mogul's translation in French (La Magnat) was also the Finalist for ‘Discovery of the Year’ Prize at Noir Charbon. ARS NOTORIA magazine (UK) listed The Mogul/La Magnat as one of the best books from South Asia for 2024.

According to the Indian Press he is India's Best Page-Turner and one of the ten most popular Indian thriller authors. He is the only writer of Indian origin listed among the major legal thriller authors of the world. He is also known for his psychological thrillers.

In August 2015, at the release of his first legal fiction (his third novel) Déjà Karma, Glimpse Magazine called him India's John Grisham for stimulating the genre of legal fiction in India which was almost non-existent before his arrival on the scene. In a survey by eBooks India website, Vish Dhamija was listed along the top 51 Indian authors you must follow. The Asian Age and The Times of India have cited him as the only legal fiction writer in India.

Dhamija's stories have been published in India (Pan Macmillan, Harper Collins, Srishti Publishers), in the United States (Blackstone, Tantor Media) and in France (Mera Éditions).

In January 2026, Daldal—adapted from Dhamija’s acclaimed book Bhendi Bazaar—premiered on Amazon Prime Video, bringing its gritty, layered narrative to a global audience. Headlined by Bhumi Pednekar in a riveting turn as Rita Ferreira, the series quickly captured viewers’ attention with its taut storytelling and atmospheric depth.

What began as a highly anticipated adaptation soon evolved into a bona fide streaming success. Daldal trended across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the UAE, signaling its resonance far beyond its home turf. The ensemble cast, including standout performances by Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal, added further nuance and intensity to a show that deftly balanced suspense with emotional complexity.