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Neil D'Silva is a much-published author whose books have been brought out by leading houses such as Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Rupa, Hachette, and Pan Macmillan among others. His best-selling books include Maya's New Husband, Yakshini, The Curse of the Maharani, and Playthings: Toys of Terror. Several of his books have been optioned for screen.
He is also the principal story-writer of the popular series Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot streaming on JioHotstar. He writes for both books and screen.
As Author
As Author
Published 21 books (as of September 2026) with traditional publishers such as Penguin Random House and its imprint Puffin India, Rupa Publications, HarperCollins, Hachette, Pan Macmillan, and others.
Also published through Amazon KDP.
Books optioned for screen adaptation: Maya's New Husband, Yakshini, Ringa Ringa Roses, and Haunted.
Several of his books have been included in literary PhD theses.
Served as Chair of the judging panel for the Short Stories category at the prestigious Bram Stoker® Awards.
Has also judged the TOI AutHer Awards, Wattpad India Awards, Readify Author Hunt, and others.
Recipient of the Literary Award 2015 for Maya's New Husband, BTB Wordsmith 2023 for Playthings: Toys of Terror, and BTB Wordsmith 2026 for Joyrides: Carnival of Creeps.
As Screenwriter
As Screenwriter
Principal story writer of the popular show Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot, streaming on JioHotstar.
Co-writer of the upcoming movie Numinous: The Devil Did It.
Wrote the screen adaptation for his book Yakshini for development as a series.
Several other projects in the pipeline.
As Speaker and Mentor
As Speaker and Mentor
Has spoken at literature festivals across the country, including Times Litfest Bengaluru, Gulmarg International Literature Festival, Shimla International Literature Festival, Pune International Literature Festival, eSakal Literature Festival, Darjeeling International Literature Festival, Orange City Literature Festival, and APJ Kolkata Literature Festival, among several others.
Invited as a speaker and workshop facilitator at institutions including IIT Kanpur, MIT Pune, MICA Ahmedabad, Bombay Scottish School, and École Mondiale International School, among others.
Has conducted and facilitated writing workshops for institutions as well as individual writers.
Mentor for the Scholastic Writers Academy.
Has guided several aspiring authors in fulfilling their dreams of writing and publishing their books, and in the process has found his name in the Acknowledgements and Endorsements of scores of books.
Visit the official author website of Neil D'Silva here.
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