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{{Infobox writer<br />
|name = [[Gaurav Sharma (author)|Gaurav Sharma]]<br />
|image = Gaurav Sharma (author).jpg<br />
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1992|3|04}}<br />
|birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://journal.media/interview-with-gaurav-sharma-author-of-gone-are-the-days|title=Interview with Gaurav Sharma, Author of 'Gone are the Days'<br />
|website=Journal.Media|access-date=2 October 2017}}</ref><br />
|nationality = Indian<br />
|education = [[Langara College]], [[GGSIPU]]<br />
|occupation = [[Author]], [[Novelist]], [[Entrepreneur]]<br />
|notableworks = ''[[God of the Sullied]]'';''[[Long Live the Sullied]]'';''[[The Indian Story of an Author]]'';''[[Gone are the Days (novel)|Gone are the Days]]''<br />
| years_active = 2011–present<br />
| website = {{URL|http://authorgauravsharma.com}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''Gaurav Sharma''' (born 4 March 1992) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[author]] and [[novelist]],<ref>{{cite news|title=From textbooks to novels: A young author's search for success|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/lifestyle/culture/from-textbooks-to-novels-a-young-authors-search-for-success201709201658210003/|newspaper=Asian News International|date=20 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Gone are the Days': Vignettes of nostalgia|url=http://www.uniindia.com/-gone-are-the-days-vignettes-of-nostalgia/features/news/1005344.html|newspaper=United News of India|date=30 September 2017}}</ref> best known for his national (India) bestselling novel, ''[[God of the Sullied]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eklavya, the man behind the sullied myth|url=http://epaper.deccanchronicle.com/articledetailpage.aspx?id=15438662&fbclid=IwAR2GVNc6Qo2ZS93uNWt99QlKXKUdyLZAvrVBQyv1uWsQiXe21iF7TgbaL7M#|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=28 Feb 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Publishing house founded by writer, for writers|url=http://www.uniindia.com/publishing-house-founded-by-writer-for-writers/india/news/1594652.html|newspaper=United News of India|date=12 May 2019}}</ref> His other books include, ''[[Long Live the Sullied]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Earthly feelings collide with spiritual knowledge|url=http://epaper.deccanchronicle.com/articledetailpage.aspx?id=15538247|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=18 April 2021}}</ref> (sequel to [[God of the Sullied]]), ''[[The Indian Story of an Author]]'' and a semi-autobiographical fiction ''[[Gone are the Days (novel)|Gone are the Days]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Books for the weekend|url=http://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/discovery-misery-smart-shopping-1502497254.html|newspaper=The Statesman|date=22 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=A boy's journey to make it big in life; and everything in between|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/110917/book-review-a-boys-journey-to-make-it-big-in-life-and-everything-in-between.html|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=11 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patrika.com/jaipur-news/gone-are-the-days-novel-published-1808903/|title=नॉवेल गॉन आर द डेज प्रकाशित, युवाआें काे आ रही पसंद|website=patrika.com}}</ref> which he completed writing in ten months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gone are the Days is the story of a solitary boy, says author Gaurav Sharma|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/101017/gone-are-the-days-is-the-story-of-a-solitary-boy-says-author-gaurav-sharma.html|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=10 October 2017}}</ref> Prior to ''[[Gone Are the Days (novel)|Gone are the Days]]'', Gaurav authored three textbooks related to the field of [[journalism]] and [[mass communication]].<ref>{{cite news|title=In conversation with Gaurav Sharma about his book Gone are the Days and the journey it portrays|url=http://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/101017/in-conversation-with-gaurav-sharma-about-his-book-gone-are-the-days-and-the-journey-it-portrays.html|newspaper=The Asian Age|date=10 October 2017}}</ref><br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Sharma was born in [[New Delhi]], raised in [[Sitamarhi]] where he spent his childhood with grandparents and completed initial school education from N.S. DAV Public School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.writerstory.com/gaurav-sharma-interview/|title=Gaurav Sharma Interview – Gone are the Days Book|website=WriterStory}}</ref> Then he again moved to [[New Delhi]] and completed Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication from [[GGSIPU]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ggsipuresults.nic.in/ipu/results/2014/100714/24_BJMC_2_4_6.pdf|title=2014 BJMC Results|website=GGSIU Results|access-date=23 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501194342/http://ggsipuresults.nic.in/ipu/results/2014/100714/24_BJMC_2_4_6.pdf|archive-date=1 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2016, he earned a Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration from [[Langara College]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/langaracollege/docs/convocation_publication_-_2016/19|title=The Graduands: June 8, 2016 - 2:00 pm|website=Issuu.com}}</ref> He is a [[Permanent residency in Canada|permanent resident]] of [[Canada]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/interviews/gaurav-sharmas-latest-blank-book-god-of-the-sullied-has-sparked-interest/1379923|title=Gaurav Sharma's latest book 'God of the Sullied' has sparked interest|last=Arora|first=Amit|date=21 October 2018 | newspaper=Free Press Journal|access-date=12 January 2019}}</ref> and now lives there.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.samacharplus.com/index.php/hi/2014-08-28-11-38-16/24-2014-08-28-08-47-57/18718-|title='गॉन आर द डेज' नॉवेल को पसंद कर रहे हैं YOUTH, लेखक बोले- 'जिंदगी की है कहानी'|website=samacharplus.com|access-date=8 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102013212/http://www.samacharplus.com/index.php/hi/2014-08-28-11-38-16/24-2014-08-28-08-47-57/18718-|archive-date=2 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
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==Career==<br />
Sharma began his career by working as an intern in various journalistic organizations like JIMS Radio 90.4&nbsp;MHz, [[Business Standard]], [[India Today Group]] and [[NDTV]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.writerstory.com/gaurav-sharma-interview/|title=Gaurav Sharma Interview – Gone are the Days Book|website=WriterStory}}</ref><br />
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In 2011, he wrote his first textbook, ''Design and Graphics Redefined'' at the age of 19.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jimsd.org/resources/naacreports/AQAR(2012-13).pdf|title=Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) Pg. 14|website=jimsd.org|access-date=23 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117180931/http://jimsd.org/resources/naacreports/AQAR(2012-13).pdf|archive-date=17 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2013, he authored ''Photography Redefined''.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=G_bGBAAAQBAJ&q=photography+redefined|title=Photography Redefined|date=April 2013|isbn=9781300837480|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav}}</ref> His book ''Development and Communication Morphosis'' was launched in [[New Delhi World Book Fair]] 2014 by [[Abhigyan Prakash]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbtindia.gov.in/writereaddata/attachmentnews/saturday-february-22-201411-09-05-amshow-daily-on-22-02-2014.pdf|title=2014 another title to be released|website=National Book Trust}}</ref> The book is officially included in the library of [[National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism]], [[Ahmedabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nimcj.org/library/View_bookdetail.php?book_id=Development%20and%20Communication%20morphosis|title=NIMCJ Library Catalogue: Development and Communication Morphosis|website=nimcj.org|publisher=National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism}}</ref><br />
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In 2016, Sharma published the young adult fiction novel ''[[Gone Are the Days (novel)|Gone are the Days]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=From textbooks to novels: A young author's search for success|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/from-textbooks-to-novels-a-young-author-s-search-for-success-117092000794_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard|date=20 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=Gone are the Days|last=Sharma|first=Gaurav|publisher=Kaplaz Publications, an imprint of Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd.|year=2016|isbn=9789351282372|location=New Delhi}}</ref><br />
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Gaurav was quoted as follows by ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' on the event of [[World Book Day]] 2018:<br />
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"I think reading is an effective way of introspecting how you perceive reality and imagination. As an author, you get to know what other authors have done better and it helps hone skills. Whoever said, he/she is a proud non-reader of books is living in oblivion. It [reading] not only opens up one’s mind to a wider array of things as well, but is also a welcome relief from the monotony of the mundane world."<ref>{{cite news|title=World Book Day: Here's why reading is important, say authors|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/230418/world-book-day-heres-why-reading-is-important-say-authors.html|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=23 April 2018}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Book Signing Event - Gaurav Sharma at Indigo Robson, Vancouver.jpg|thumb|[[God of the Sullied]] Signing Event - [[Gaurav Sharma (author)|Gaurav Sharma]] at [[Indigo Books and Music|Indigo]] Store at [[Robson Street]], Vancouver]]<br />
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In July 2018, Sharma authored ''[[The Indian Story of an Author]]'', a creative nonfiction book. This book is seen as a form of symbolic protest as it was created after Gaurav faced several rejections from the publishers for his novel, [[God of the Sullied]].<ref>{{cite news|title='The Indian Story of an Author': A Symbolic Protest|url=http://www.uniindia.com/news/india/-the-indian-story-of-an-author-a-symbolic-protest/1282646.html|newspaper=United News of India|date=7 July 2018}}</ref><br />
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Gaurav's ''[[God of the Sullied]]'' (historical fiction) was published in September 2018 by New Delhi-based Think Tank Books and became Amazon India bestseller.<ref>{{cite news|title=God of the Sullied: A Tale of Kismet & Karma in Kaliyuga|url=http://www.uniindia.com/god-of-the-sullied-a-tale-of-kismet-and-karma-in-kaliyuga/india/news/1365242.html|newspaper=United News of India|date=30 September 2018}}</ref> Gaurav himself founded Think Tank Books, a publishing house based in New-Delhi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Publishing house founded by writer, for writers|url=http://www.uniindia.com/publishing-house-founded-by-writer-for-writers/india/news/1594652.html|newspaper=United News of India|date=12 May 2019}}</ref><br />
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In January 2020, Gaurav came up with ''[[Long Live the Sullied]]'', a sequel to ''[[God of the Sullied]]'' that concluded ''The Sullied Warrior Duology''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Long Live the Sullied: Tale of Kismet and Karma in Kaliyuga|url=http://www.uniindia.com/news/north/literature-sullied-warrior-review/1836814.html|newspaper=United News of India|date=29 December 2019}}</ref> In September 2020, Gaurav translated and published ''Charitranayak Eklavya'' and ''Mahanayak Eklavya'' - Hindi version of ''God of the Sullied'' and ''Long Live the Sullied'' respectively.<ref>{{cite news|title=चरित्रनायक एकलव्य: घोर अत्याचार में आशावादी कथा|url=https://www.outlookhindi.com/art-and-culture/review/charitra-nayak-eklavya-an-optimistic-story-even-in-extreme-tyranny-51411|newspaper=Outlook Hindi|date=8 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=कलियुग में कैसे जिए कोई शापित!:चरित्रनायक एकलव्य की गाथा|url=https://mediawala.in/column/post-37490|newspaper=Mediawala|date=27 September 2020}}</ref><br />
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==Bibliography==<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=Mahanayak Eklavya (महानायक एकलव्य)|publisher=Think Tank Books|isbn=9788194370543|language=hi|id= {{ASIN|819437054X|country=in|}}|date=1 September 2020}}<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=Charitranayak Eklavya (चरित्रनायक एकलव्य)|publisher=Think Tank Books|isbn=9788194370536|language=hi|id= {{ASIN|8194370531|country=in|}}|date=1 September 2020}}<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=Long Live the Sullied|publisher=Think Tank Books|isbn=9788193620496|language=en|id= {{ASIN|8193620496|country=in|}}|oclc=1156173166|title-link=Long Live the Sullied|date=1 January 2020}}<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=God of the Sullied|publisher=Think Tank Books|isbn=9788193620441|language=en|id= {{ASIN|8193620445|country=in|}}|oclc=1100763884|title-link=God of the Sullied|date=1 September 2018}}<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=The Indian Story of an Author|publisher=Think Tank Books|isbn=9788193620427|language=en|id= {{ASIN|8193620429|country=in|}}|oclc=|title-link=The Indian Story of an Author|date=27 June 2018}}<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=Gone are the Days|publisher=Kalpaz Publications|isbn=9789351282372|language=en|id= {{ASIN|9351282376|country=in|}}|oclc=993404163|title-link=Gone Are the Days (novel)}}<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=Development and Communication Morphosis|publisher=Kalpaz Publications |isbn=9789351280378|url=https://www.amazon.in/Development-Communication-Morphosis-Gaurav-Sharma/dp/B06VWMKD5C|language=en|oclc=889861308|year=2014}}<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=Photography Redefined|publisher=Lulu|isbn=9781300837480|language=en|oclc=925424122|date=April 2013}}<br />
* {{cite book|last1=Sharma|first1=Gaurav|title=Design & Graphics Redefined|publisher=Lulu|isbn=9781300998730|language=en}}<br />
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