Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik

Mythologist, Writer, Columnist & Illustrator

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik, our keynote speaker, trained in medicine and worked for 15 years in the healthcare and pharma industries, before focusing full-time on his passion in mythology. ​His work in mythology and interpretations of ancient Indian scriptures, stories, symbols and rituals are groundbreaking work that contextualizes mythology and proposes that myths are alive, dynamic, shaped by perception and the times one lives in. He writes on relevance of mythology in modern times, especially in areas of management, governance and leadership. He has authored 41 books and over 1000 columns. He was a speaker at TEDIndia 2009 and spoke on Myths that Mystify, East versus West. His TV shows include Business Sutra on CNBC-TV18 and Devlok on Epic TV. He provides consultations to organizations on culture, diversity and leadership. Various television channels and filmmakers consult him on story telling. Star TV network has consulted him on mythological tele-serials like ​Mahabharata and ​Siya ke Ram​; these serials have challenged conventional views of the narratives and opened up new avenues of interpretation. Devdutt’s interpretation of Mythology will enthrall, surprise or shock you. He has put mythology in the spotlight, undeniably with a twist!