Durjoy Datta
- January 4, 2024
- Novelist
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Durjoy Datta Biography
| Name | Durjoy Datta |
| Birthday | Feb 7 |
| Birth Year | 1987 |
| Place Of Birth | India |
| Birth Country | India |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Durjoy Datta is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on February 7, 1987 in India, India. Known best for his co- written 2008 debut novel, Of Course I Love You ..! Till I Find Someone Better. He went on to publish several more bestselling works, including Till the Last Breath, If It’s Not Forever!, and You Were My Crush!
He and British motivational speaker and writer Simon Sinek both gave popular TEDx talks.
He was also chosen as one of the two young achievers in the field of Media and Communications by Whistling Woods International in 2011. His debut show Sadda Haq – My Life, My Choice won the Youth Show – fiction category at Zee Gold Awards in 2014 and at Indian Telly Awards in 2014 and 2015.
Durjoy Datta’s first novel, Of Course I Love You! (co-authored with Maanvi Ahuja) was released by Srishti Publishers in 2008 while he was still in college. In August 2009, his second novel, Now That You’re Rich!, was released. In the summer of 2010, his third novel, She Broke Up, I Didn’t!, released. His fourth novel was written while he was in Europe for four months in the winter of 2010. The book was named Ohh Yes, I Am Single!, borrowed heavily from Durjoy’s life and was written jointly by Neeti Rustagi and Durjoy Datta. After graduating from MDI, Gurgaon, in 2011, he co-founded Grapevine India Publishers. His fifth novel, You Were My Crush!, was published by Grapevine India Publishers in September 2011. It peaked at No. 3 on the Hindustan Times Bestseller list. If It’s Not Forever!, his sixth novel, was released on 1 February 2012 and was inspired from the September 2011 blasts in Delhi high court. The book opened at the No. 6 spot at the Hindustan Times In the same year, Till the Last Breath…, hit the book stands; the novel was about two young people, a girl suffering from ALS, and guy whose systems are shutting down after years of drug abuse; the novel charts the last few months of their lives. it opened at No.3 on the Hindustan Times Bestseller list. The English Teacher, a short story written by him was released in August 2012 which outlines the dangerous obsession of a young, brilliant student with his English teacher. On 4 February 2013, Someone Like You, a novel he co-wrote with Nikita Singh, was released by Penguin India. It debuted at No. 5 at Hindustan Times Bestseller list. It was Durjoy’s first book written from a female character’s perspective. His ninth novel Hold My Hand released on 5 August 2013. The book was commissioned by Hong Kong Tourism Board. His tenth novel When Only Love Remains released on 19 June 2014. When Only Love Remains is another love story from Durjoy Datta, this one set in the troubled world of an aspiring young singer Devvrat and revolving around a young woman Avanti who has been obsessed with him for a long time. His eleventh novel World’s ̷Best Boyfriend released on 24 April 2015. Dhruv and Aranya spend a good part of their lives trying to figure out why they want to destroy each other, why they hurt each other so deeply, and why they can’t stay away from each other. The answer is just as difficult each time … yet there is something that tells them: This is not it. His twelfth novel, Our Impossible Love and thirteenth novel, The Girl of my Dreams were released in 2016. He has co-authored his books with Maanvi Ahuja, Neeti Rustagi, Orvana Ghai and Nikita Singh. He is one among the best selling writers in contemporary India. He is regular at TEDx talks and conferences in colleges pan-India and often invited as a guest speaker across the country. He has also written blogs like Miss Malini and That’s So Gloss.
He was born and raised in Delhi, India. In 2016, he married Avantika Mohan.
Durjoy Datta Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Novelist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Durjoy Datta is one of the richest Novelist from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Durjoy Datta 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After attending the Delhi College of Engineering, he studied finance and marketing at both the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and the Gurgaon Management Development Institute.
A television writer as well as a novelist, he contributed to the Channel V youth series SADDA HAQ, as well as to the Indian soap opera Ek Veer Ki Ardaas…Veera.
Durjoy Datta was born on 7 February 1987 in Mehsana, Gujarat but grew up in New Delhi. He completed his schooling at the Bal Bharati Public School, Pitampura and went on to do mechanical engineering from Delhi Technological University. He did his post graduation from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon and also from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Germany and majored in marketing and finance. He started writing while he was still in final year of his college. In 2011, he quit his job at American Express as a marketing analyst and turned a full-time writer. He is married to Avantika Mohan. The couple has a daughter named Rayna Datta, born on 24 July 2017.
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Who is Durjoy Datta Dating?
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Durjoy Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Durjoy Datta celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.
Top Facts about Durjoy Datta
- Durjoy Datta is an Indian author and screenwriter.
- He has written over 20 bestselling novels.
- His books have sold over 7 million copies worldwide.
- Datta’s writing style is known for its relatable characters and themes.
- He has won several awards for his work, including the Teacher’s Achievement Award.
- Datta co-founded Grapevine India Publishers in 2011.
- He has also written for popular TV shows like Sadda Haq and Million Dollar Girl.
- Datta holds a degree in engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.
- His latest book, The Perfect Us, was published in 2018.
- Datta is active on social media with a large following on Instagram and Twitter.
Why is Durjoy Datta famous?
BENGALURU: With more than 10 novels under his belt, Durjoy Datta is one of the most popular novelists in the country. He writes on the subjects of love, relationships, disability, drug abuse and death. Besides books, Datta also has to his credit popular TV shows, having penned the plot for over 1,000 episodes for some.
How many children does Durjoy Datta have?
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Family
Wife/Spouse| Avantika Mohan (A Model and Air-hostess, Miss Uttrakhand in 2004)
Children| Son- None Daughter- Rayna Datta
Parents| Names Not Known
What kind of writer is Durjoy Datta?
Durjoy Datta
Occupation| Indian author and screenwriter
Education| Delhi College of Engineering, Management Development Institute
Genre| Romance, Thriller
Years active| 2008– Present
Who is Durjoy Datta wife?
Avantika Mohan
Is Love Happen Twice?
Love can happen twice. i say this because it is a simple experienced fact. the death of a love is really painful and people who have experienced this can only know how it feels. the darkness, emptiness, loneliness and pain is undescribable.