Raj Abhishek Singh
New Delhi: Raj Abhishek Singh—bestselling author of titles like An Untold Story, Beyond The Black Door, and If I Could Rewrite The Stars—has become the quiet storm of India’s new literary wave.
At just 22, this young man has achieved what generally remains in dreams for most of the writers. From owning bestselling titles to speaking at the most prestigious stages of the country, Raj Abhishek Singh had been blessed with all.
In our interaction, Raj mentioned about his struggles as a budding writer. He said his idea of becoming a writer was brutally turned down by almost everyone around him citing “it’s too early” as the reason. It was only him who believed in his dream and story. Despite having numerous reasons to give up, he didn’t, eventually crafting a journey that would inspire many.
His first book, An Untold Story, impacted many lives and dreams. He says the book was never meant to hit the bestselling shelf (which it eventually did) but to create an impact. With this title, Raj Abhishek Singh aimed to show the burden of broken dreams.
Beyond The Black Door, Raj’s second title, zoomed off right after its release. It went on to acquire Amazon bestseller rank #1 in the horror category.
If I Could Rewrite The Stars is what the author calls the closest story to his heart. Raj Abhishek Singh says, “The book didn’t hit the market as expected, but I’m happy to call it mine.” The book discovers the theme of love in a very creative and unorthodox manner. Upon further discussion, he also hinted his next book may be released by the end of this year.
His journey from a literary enthusiast to inspiring people with his words is exceptional. Until mid-2023, he was merely an author of three books, but then an opportunity knocked at his door. Raj Abhishek Singh received an invitation from Paul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, to offer his presence at their annual literary event as a guest panelist, where he was accompanied by some well-known and established authors like Dr. Sonika Sethi, Dr. Aditya Nighhot, and Sanjay Chandra. What then? His journey as a speaker took off from there, and the boy didn’t look back.
Since then, Raj Abhishek Singh has delivered talks, judged literary events, and conducted writing workshops at events like the New Delhi World Book Fair and institutions like IIT Jammu, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Patna, IIT (BHU), and IIT Kharagpur.
IIT Kharagpur holds quite an interesting story for Raj. In Spring Fest edition 2023, when he was a participant, he was rejected for participation in the storytelling competition for being late to registration for mere 5-odd minutes, even after repeated requests. This event shook him deeply, and he decided to do something about it. Two years later, at Spring Fest 2025, he returned to the fest but this time as a judge of the same event.
“From being a rejected participant to being the judge of the same event, I am a story,” he made the statement after concluding the event.
However, Raj’s most significant and memorable achievement took place at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany in 2024, where his work, An Untold Story, was showcased under the ‘India’ banner, proudly presented by the National Book Trust (NBT). It was an India representation on the international stage.
On asking about his achievements and how he perceives them, he stated, “I always try my best not to let these things get into my head. These are momentary events and shall fade with time. I have a lot of other things to focus on, like my academics and other stuff. For me, it is best to treat these events as mere events and not lifetime achievement awards.”
The main agenda of this interview was to discover the prospects of Singh’s literary journey. On asking the writer, he said, “Things have never happened as per my plan; they have always been better and more than I had ever asked for. For now, I have a bucket list to complete, which includes completing my incomplete book projects and making films. If you ask me what, I have a lot to answer, but to how and when, I’ll remain quiet.”
He expressed his desire to write for films with a playful remark: “People who aren’t reading my books today will be standing in line to buy tickets for my films tomorrow.”
What makes his story even more compelling is that he is still a student, currently pursuing Master of Commerce at Banaras Hindu University. Achieving so much at a young age serves as an inspiration for many, yet it remains a reality accessible to only a select few.
In conclusion, he said, “To be able to tell stories is a gift, and I shall continue to do so until I can. I stand as an example. If a mediocre, small-town boy like me can chase and achieve his dreams, everyone else can, too.”
Raj Abhishek Singh stands as a promising name in the literary landscape and a voice to look out for in the near future.
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