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Saiswaroopa Iyer

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Saiswaroopa Iyer
OccupationWriter
NationalityIndian
Alma materIndian Institute of Technology
GenreMythology
Notable works
  • Abhaya: The Legend of Diwali
  • Avishi: Vishpala of Rig Veda Reimagined
  • Draupadi: Tale of an Empress
  • Mauri (Abhaya Collection Book 2)

Saiswaroopa Iyer is an Indian author in the mythological genre of books such as Abhaya, Avishi, Draupadi and Mauri, published via Kindle Direct Publishing.[1] She has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and is a former investment professional.[2]

Abhaya

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Abhaya: The Legend of Diwali
AuthorSaiswaroopa Pinni
Cover artistAnoop Ravindran
LanguageEnglish
SeriesAbhaya collection
SubjectKrishna, Myth, Fantasy
Publication date
2015
Publication placeIndia
Pages333

Abhaya is Iyer's first book,[3] and also the first book of the Abhaya collection. The story is about Abhaya, a fictional princess and Dharmasena, her father, Bhauma, lord of Kamarupa and Krishna. The character Abhaya is portrayed as a formidable warrior who defeats the Bhauma.[4]

Avishi

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Avishi had been optioned for film or digital adaptation.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "India sees a rise in authorpreneurs: Kindle Direct Publishing". Mumbailive Website. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Krishna Yogeshvara: The Dice of Kutil Dharma". The Pioneer Website. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  3. ^ "From Satyavati to Shikhandi, lesser known characters are being brought out of the shadows; why people are curious about their history, culture". Financial Express Website. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Indian mythology is a new medium of choice for feminist narratives (and it's working)". Scroll Website. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  5. ^ "#MeToo, weakening of star power, biopics: Five trends that shaped the Hindi film industry in 2018". Firstpost Website. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2021.