Saurabh Singh

An emotional storyteller who believes love is always the plot — everything else is just setting.

Sun Sign

Cancer

Three things people don’t know about you?

I write ending of the stories before the beginings, I was selected in Indian Air Force but later didn't join due to family pressure

What’s your greatest fear?

Forgetting the feeling behind a memory that once meant the world to me.

What is your greatest achievement?

My selection in Indian Air Force- I never imagined I could make it.

High point of your life?

Writing Banaras — not just the book, but living through every emotion it demanded of me.

Which living person do you most admire?

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam — for being a scientist who remained humble, a leader who stayed grounded, and a dreamer who inspired an entire generation to believe in the power of knowledge and kindness.

Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Byomkesh Bakshi — sharp, observant, and deeply human. A detective who didn’t just solve mysteries, but understood people.

Who is your favorite fictional villain?

Kancha Cheena from Agneepath — menacing, unforgettable, and a reminder that true evil often comes with charisma.s

Who are your favorite authors?

Ravinder Singh, Ruskin Bond, Chitra Banerjee

What are your 5 favorite books of all time?

I too had a love story, Asura, Nirbhaya- a common man's justice, The perfect murder, The palace of illusions

Is there a book you love to reread?

Yes — The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee. It makes me feel seen, understood, and powerful all over again.

What are your 5 favorite movies of all time?

Swadesh, Dilwale Dulhniya Le Jayeng, Kesari, Massan, Chhava

One Superpower you wish you had?

To pause time — not to fix anything, just to feel things a little longer.

Your epitaph would read? /Last line in your biography would be?

He kept saying, “This would make a great story” — and somehow, he made sure it did

If you had a time machine to take you back to any country and any time period, where would you choose to be for your childhood, adolosent , adult life and silver years?

"Childhood: 1980s India — slow mornings, Doordarshan evenings, and handwritten letters Adolescent: 1990s Kolkata — vibrant chaos and intellectual curiosity Adult life: Present-day Varanasi — where time doesn’t move, it meditates Silver years: A quiet cottage in Himachal, surrounded by books and mountain winds. "

If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?

To juggle bottles flawlessly — there’s something magical about turning chaos into rhythm that fascinates me.

Which book you wish you had written ?

The God of Small Things — it’s heartbreak, nostalgia, and rebellion bound together like poetry.Mostly late at night, by the window with a cup of chai — when the world quiets down and the emotions speak louder.

When and where do you write ?

Mostly late at night, by the window with a cup of chai — when the world quiets down and the emotions speak louder.

Silence or music?

Music — always. Soft instrumentals or old Hindi songs on loop.

One phrase that you use most often?

“Let’s figure this out.”

Do you have a writing ritual / superstition?

I bend my head down on the table, close my eyes, and let the scene unfold in my mind — every detail, even a lone dead leaf drifting by. Once I see it clearly, the words follow naturally.

What’s your guilty reading pleasure?

Old-school Bollywood film magazines and dramatic 90s love stories.

Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?

Don’t chase a perfect sentence — chase a true feeling.

Saurabh Singh is an Indian author living in the USA, juggling a tech career with his love for storytelling. His writing dives into the real, sometimes messy parts of contemporary India, connecting with readers from all walks of life.
His latest book, Banaras – A Love Story as Pure as the Ganga, is a heartfelt tale set in the spiritual city of Varanasi. It’s about love, destiny, and balancing what the heart wants with what family expects.
Before this, Saurabh wrote Nirbhaya: A Common Man’s Justice, a bold novel tackling juvenile crime inspired by a real incident that shook India. The book caught the attention of major media and sparked conversations. His first book, College 2 Company: A Journey of an Engineer, hit home with young adults figuring out how to move from college life into the corporate world.

Besides novels, Saurabh writes poetry and shares stories that reflect India’s changing culture and spirit. His social media is growing fast, where he connects with readers who love thoughtful, emotional storytelling.

You can follow Saurabh on Instagram @Saurabh4u or email him at saurabhdadon@gmail.com.



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