Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Mythologist, Speaker, Illustrator, Author |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Karana |
| Ethnicity | Odiya |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Sexual Orientation | Homosexual |
Family
| Father | Prafulla Kumar Pattanaik | ||
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| Mother | Sabitri Pattanaik Das | ||
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Career
| Debut | Book: Shiva An Introduction (1997) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Devdutt first encountered the stories of Ramayana during his school days. | |
| He acknowledged his homosexuality during his tenth-grade year. | |
| In college, he wrote columns on mythology for the campus magazine. | |
| Although he passed the UPSC exams, he chose not to take on the assigned role. | |
| Devdutt expressed a desire to pursue studies in American or European universities post-graduation. | |
| Randhir Khare recognized his storytelling skills in the mid-90s. | |
| In 1997, he published his first book, 'Shiva An Introduction.' | |
| Devdutt has worked with various private companies and as a freelance writer for newspapers and magazines. | |
| He supported the LGBTQ community even before the decriminalization of Section 377 in India. | |
| Devdutt provided his voice for audiobooks and hosted 'The Devdutt Pattanaik Show' podcast. | |
| He integrated Mahabharata and Ramayana concepts into human resource management. | |
| Devdutt appeared as a motivational speaker at numerous events and seminars. |