Abhirup Dhar
Abhirup Dhar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 June 1985 Kolkata, India |
| Occupation | Author, Screenwriter[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Mount Hermon School, Darjeeling |
| Notable works | Ghost Hunter, Hold That Breath |
Abhirup Dhar is an Indian author and screenwriter.[2][3] He was born in Kolkata, India. His family roots are from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India.[4] He was mentioned as ‘a distinguished figure in the realm of horror literature, celebrated for his mastery of the genre’ by Times of India, "most acclaimed name in Indian Horror Writing" by Mid-day[5] and 'the biggest Indian horror writer in the country and one of the most renowned authors who keeps us holding our breath’ by Zee5.[6]
He started his writing career with his first book ‘Once Again… With Love!’ which was about modern-day relationships.[7] His debut in horror writing was with the book ‘Hold That Breath'[7] He is married and has a daughter.
Early life and career[edit]
Abhirup Dhar was born in Kolkata and lived in various towns and cities in India.[1][5][2]
He has worked as a banker for years and is into travel now which comprises his other professional commitments. Dhar has written seven books so far while others are in the pipeline apart from working on movie scripts with notable people. His books have been acquired for screen adaptations too.[8]
Bibliography[edit]
- Once Again..With Love, ISBN 9355206321
- Stories Are Magical, ISBN 9387883043
- The Belvoirbrooke Haunting, ISBN 8194544599
- Hold That Breath, ISBN 9387390845
- Hold That Breath 2, ISBN 9390944244
- Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari: The Life and Legacy of India's Foremost Paranormal Investigator, ISBN 9355209665 [3]
- Hauntings: Stories Based on Actual Paranormal Investigations, ISBN 9355206321[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "7 horror books by Indian authors that will keep you up at night". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "'Ghost Hunter, Gaurav Tiwari' by Abhirup Dhar". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Abhirup Dhar probes the paranormal in new book Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari". Firstpost. 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Unveiling the Literary Wizardry of Abhirup Dhar: A Maestro in the World of Words". Bru Times News.
- ^ a b "Indian Authors You Need To Start Reading in 2021". Mid-day. 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Abhirup Dhar: books, biography, latest update". Amazon.in.
- ^ a b Media, Storizen (7 June 2021). "Author's Journey: Abhirup Dhar | Authors Journeys". Storizen.
- ^ "Of Spooks & Ghosts: In Conversation with Abhirup Dhar". Borderless. 15 February 2023.