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'''Abhirup Dhar''' is an Indian author and screenwriter.<ref name="toi1">{{cite news |title='Ghost Hunter, Gaurav Tiwari' by Abhirup Dhar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/halloween-spooky-stories-of-2021-by-indian-authors-that-will-keep-you-up-all-night/photostory/87396359.cms?picid=87396422 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="fp">{{cite news |title=Abhirup Dhar probes the paranormal in new book Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari |url=https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/abhirup-dhar-probes-the-paranormal-in-new-book-ghost-hunter-gaurav-tiwari-9969841.html |work=Firstpost |date=16 September 2021 |language=en-us}}</ref> He was born in Kolkata, India. His family roots are from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India.<ref name="md1"/> 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<ref name="md1">{{cite news |title=Indian Authors You Need To Start Reading in 2021 |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/infotainment/article/indian-authors-you-need-to-start-reading-in-2021-23188252 |work=Mid-day |date=17 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref> and 'the biggest Indian horror writer in the country and one of the most renowned authors who keeps us holding our breath’ by Zee5.<ref>{{cite news |title=Abhirup Dhar: books, biography, latest update |url=https://www.amazon.in/stores/author/B083QKF5F1/about |work=Amazon.in |language=en-in}}</ref> |
'''Abhirup Dhar''' is an Indian author and screenwriter.<ref name="toi1">{{cite news |title='Ghost Hunter, Gaurav Tiwari' by Abhirup Dhar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/halloween-spooky-stories-of-2021-by-indian-authors-that-will-keep-you-up-all-night/photostory/87396359.cms?picid=87396422 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="fp">{{cite news |title=Abhirup Dhar probes the paranormal in new book Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari |url=https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/abhirup-dhar-probes-the-paranormal-in-new-book-ghost-hunter-gaurav-tiwari-9969841.html |work=Firstpost |date=16 September 2021 |language=en-us}}</ref> He was born in Kolkata, India. His family roots are from [[Jalpaiguri]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]].<ref name="md1"/> He was mentioned as ‘a distinguished figure in the realm of horror literature, celebrated for his mastery of the genre’ by [[The Times of India|Times of India]], "most acclaimed name in Indian Horror Writing" by [[Mid-Day|Mid-day]]<ref name="md1">{{cite news |title=Indian Authors You Need To Start Reading in 2021 |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/infotainment/article/indian-authors-you-need-to-start-reading-in-2021-23188252 |work=Mid-day |date=17 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref> and 'the biggest Indian horror writer in the country and one of the most renowned authors who keeps us holding our breath’ by [[ZEE5|Zee5]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Abhirup Dhar: books, biography, latest update |url=https://www.amazon.in/stores/author/B083QKF5F1/about |work=Amazon.in |language=en-in}}</ref> |
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He started his writing career with his first book ‘Once Again… With Love!’ which was about modern-day relationships.<ref name="sz">{{cite news |last1=Media |first1=Storizen |title=Author's Journey: Abhirup Dhar {{!}} Authors Journeys |url=https://www.storizen.com/authors-journeys/authors-journey-abhirup-dhar/ |work=Storizen |date=7 June 2021}}</ref> His debut in horror writing was with the book ‘Hold That Breath'<ref name="sz"/> |
He started his writing career with his first book ‘Once Again… With Love!’ which was about modern-day relationships.<ref name="sz">{{cite news |last1=Media |first1=Storizen |title=Author's Journey: Abhirup Dhar {{!}} Authors Journeys |url=https://www.storizen.com/authors-journeys/authors-journey-abhirup-dhar/ |work=Storizen |date=7 June 2021}}</ref> His debut in horror writing was with the book ‘Hold That Breath'<ref name="sz"/> |
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Abhirup Dhar | |
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| Born | Abhirup Dhar 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[4] and 'the biggest Indian horror writer in the country and one of the most renowned authors who keeps us holding our breath’ by Zee5.[5]
He started his writing career with his first book ‘Once Again… With Love!’ which was about modern-day relationships.[6] His debut in horror writing was with the book ‘Hold That Breath'[6] He is married and has a daughter.
Early Life & Career
Abhirup Dhar was born in Kolkata and lived in various towns and cities in India.[1][4][2]
He has worked as a banker for years and is into travel now which comprises of 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.[7]
Bibliography
- 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "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.