Devdutt Pattanaik Biography

Devdutt Pattanaik is an Indian mythologist, author, and speaker who has spent three decades interpreting ancient Indian stories, symbols, and rituals for modern audiences. Pattanaik is recognized for integrating mythology into discussions about contemporary life, leadership, business, governance, and culture, bridging the gap between traditional narratives and current issues. Trained as a medical doctor, he worked in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries before focusing on mythology as his primary profession. His first book, "Shiva: An Introduction," marked the beginning of a career that has influenced how many Indians engage with their cultural heritage.

Pattanaik has authored more than 50 books on Indian and world mythology and contributed over 1,000 newspaper columns in English and Hindi publications. His works include illustrated retellings of Indian epics, books on Hindu mythology, children's literature, fiction, comparative mythology, and explorations of mythology in business and contemporary life. Notable titles include "Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata," "Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana," "Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology," and "My Gita." Pattanaik illustrates his own books, providing a distinctive visual style to his publications.

A significant aspect of Pattanaik's work is applying mythology to business and management. His book "Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach to Management" examines the intersection of individual and corporate beliefs and the resulting organizational challenges. As Chief Belief Officer at Future Group in Mumbai, he advised managers on using mythological frameworks to understand employees, companies, and customers. Pattanaik's perspectives on leadership, management, and governance have made him a frequent speaker, lecturer, and consultant for corporate organizations. His columns on management and culture appear in The Economic Times, Mid-Day, Speaking Tree, and DailyO.

Pattanaik has hosted television shows such as "Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik" and "Business Sutra." "Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik" airs on EPIC and explores Indian mythology by decoding stories, characters, and symbols. He was a speaker at the first TED conference in India, where he discussed the contrasting myths of India and the West and their impact on cross-cultural understanding. His TED talk has received over a million views.

Pattanaik's speaking engagements include TED, IIM Ahmedabad, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, GIA Leadership Summit, Strategic Growth Forum India, NASSCOM, and the Entrepreneurship Cell IIT-Bombay. He has been recognized in Forbes India Celebrity 100 and continues to consult organizations on culture, diversity, and leadership. Pattanaik approaches mythology as a tool for understanding how cultures construct meaning and develop concepts of duty, identity, relationships, power, and society, offering insights relevant to both business and education.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

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