Durjoy Datta grew up in New Delhi. |
As a child, his parents made him read books before bedtime. |
He enjoyed reading books by Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, and others during childhood. |
Durjoy began writing about campus life and crushes on Orkut during college. |
His first novel was completed as a challenge during his engineering studies. |
After a call from the publisher, he realized his first novel became a best-seller. |
Some readers see the character 'deb' in his first novel as him. |
The protagonist in his first novel was inspired by a real-life person named Avantika Mohan. |
Durjoy later met Avantika in person after dating online. |
He worked various jobs before co-founding Grapevine India Publishers in 2011. |
In the same year, his second novel also became a best-seller in India. |
Durjoy Datta has authored several successful novels in collaboration with other writers. |
He worked as a writer for television series before deciding to focus solely on his novels. |
Durjoy has been dubbed the 'male Candace Bushnell' of India for his writing style. |
He is a motivational speaker and has spoken at TEDx Talks. |
Durjoy's public marriage proposal to Avantika Mohan garnered attention on social media. |
He shares his love for food and travel on social media platforms. |
Occasionally, Durjoy Datta enjoys consuming alcohol. |