Amish Tripathi is an author, broadcaster and a former diplomat. Amish is best known for his debut work ‘The Immortals of Meluha’ which found itself in the top seller list within a week of its launch. The Shiva Trilogy became one of the fastest-selling book series in the history of Indian publishing. His books have also been translated into 19 Indian and international languages. Amish is the recipient of several awards, including Raymond Crossword Book Award, Dainik Bhaskar Literature Award, Society Young Achievers Award for literature, Man of the Year by Radio City, Communicator of the Year by PR Council of India, and Pride of India Award (Literature). Forbes Magazine listed Amish amongst the 100 most influential celebrities in India. He is among GQ 50 Most Influential Young Indian, and was selected as an Eisenhower Fellow, a prestigious American programme for outstanding leaders from around the world.