WRITER
Devdutt Pattanaik
1970 - Today

Devdutt Pattanaik
Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned Indian mythologist, speaker and among the top-selling writers of the country. He writes on mythology, the study of cultural truths revealed through stories, symbols and rituals. He lectures on the relevance of both Indian and Western myths in modern life. His work focuses largely on the areas of religion, mythology, and management. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Devdutt Pattanaik is the 7,543rd most popular writer, the 1,877th most popular biography from India and the 162nd most popular Indian Writer.
Devdutt Pattanaik is most famous for his work as an Indian mythologist and writer, particularly for his interpretations of Hindu mythology and folklore. He has authored numerous books and articles that explore the cultural and spiritual significance of myths in contemporary society.
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Contemporaries
Among people born in 1970, Devdutt Pattanaik ranks 1,372. Before him are Adrian Smith, Parvathy Jayaram, Mark Draper, Stephanie Courtney, Karen Bradley, and Alun Cairns. After him are Rob Woodall, Tim Foster, Kavita Seth, Justin Langer, Melissa Hortman, and Andrey Mitin.
Others Born in 1970
Go to all RankingsAdrian Smith
POLITICIAN
1970 - Present
HPI: 32.19
Rank: 1,366
Parvathy Jayaram
ACTOR
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.95
Rank: 1,367
Mark Draper
SOCCER PLAYER
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.63
Rank: 1,368
Stephanie Courtney
ACTOR
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.62
Rank: 1,369
Karen Bradley
POLITICIAN
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.56
Rank: 1,370
Alun Cairns
POLITICIAN
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.55
Rank: 1,371
Devdutt Pattanaik
WRITER
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.50
Rank: 1,372
Rob Woodall
POLITICIAN
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.35
Rank: 1,373
Tim Foster
ATHLETE
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.27
Rank: 1,374
Kavita Seth
SINGER
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.07
Rank: 1,375
Justin Langer
CRICKETER
1970 - Present
HPI: 30.27
Rank: 1,376
Melissa Hortman
POLITICIAN
1970 - 2025
HPI: 29.89
Rank: 1,377
Andrey Mitin
ATHLETE
1970 - Present
HPI: 27.69
Rank: 1,378
Among WRITERS In India
Among writers born in India, Devdutt Pattanaik ranks 162. Before him are Anuradha Roy (1967), Tarun Tejpal (1963), Anupama Chopra (1967), Prasoon Joshi (1971), Anuja Chauhan (1970), and Samina Ali (1969). After him are Meena Kandasamy (1984), Sona Mohapatra (1976), Nitasha Kaul (null), Rana Ayyub (1984), Shereen Bhan (1976), and Ira Trivedi (null).
Anuradha Roy
1967 - Present
HPI: 37.54
Rank: 156
Tarun Tejpal
1963 - Present
HPI: 35.71
Rank: 157
Anupama Chopra
1967 - Present
HPI: 34.90
Rank: 158
Prasoon Joshi
1971 - Present
HPI: 32.59
Rank: 159
Anuja Chauhan
1970 - Present
HPI: 32.55
Rank: 160
Samina Ali
1969 - Present
HPI: 31.79
Rank: 161
Devdutt Pattanaik
1970 - Present
HPI: 31.50
Rank: 162
Meena Kandasamy
1984 - Present
HPI: 31.02
Rank: 163
Sona Mohapatra
1976 - Present
HPI: 29.96
Rank: 164
Nitasha Kaul
HPI: 28.92
Rank: 165
Rana Ayyub
1984 - Present
HPI: 28.85
Rank: 166
Shereen Bhan
1976 - Present
HPI: 27.22
Rank: 167
Ira Trivedi
HPI: 22.69
Rank: 168
























