Praful Shah

Praful Shah
Praful Shah
Hailing From	Savar Kundala village, Lathi village, Gujarat, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Author, Journalist
Known for	Prolific writing career spanning 45 books in four languages

Praful Shah is an award-winning author and seasoned journalist based in Mumbai, with a distinguished career spanning over four decades. Born in Savar Kundala and hailing from Lathi village in Gujarat, Shah's roots are deeply connected to a place once known as the small kingdom of the renowned poet Kalapi, also known as Sursighji Tathtsinghji Gohil.

Shah has authored 45 books across four languages—Gujarati, English, Hindi, and Marathi—demonstrating his versatility and prolific writing talent. His works are celebrated for their unique blend of unusual characters, incredible situations, and meticulous research, earning him a diverse and appreciative readership. In addition to his literary accomplishments, Shah has contributed significantly to the entertainment industry by writing for films, TV serials, dramas, and web content.

Career

Praful Shah is a prolific columnist for two prominent newspapers: Mumbai Samachar, Asia's oldest newspaper with a history of over 202 years, and Divya Bhaskar, a leading publication in Gujarat. Over his extensive career, Shah has penned more than 5,000 articles and numerous columns, covering a wide array of subjects. His contributions highlight his versatility and extensive knowledge, further cementing his reputation as a seasoned journalist and insightful commentator.

Notable Works

Books

• Docu-novel Drashyam Adrashyam (Father's Day): A real-life emotional thriller published in Gujarati, Marathi, English, and Hindi, soon to be available in Oriya.
• Yuddh Kesari: A book on war heroes and martyrs, recognized by the Maharashtra Rajya Gujarati Sahitya Akadami.
• Sarnama Zindadili Na: Focuses on addressing brave hearts and highlighting unusual and unknown heroes.
• Life IMpossible: A novel on real-life struggle published in Gujarati, English, Hindi, and now coming in Marathi.
• 101 SONS: A novel dealing with parent's plight, might & right is published in English. It is also available in Gujarati, titled SO PURA NE MATHE EK.
• VIJALI & TITANIC: An in-depth interesting research on India's worst but forgotten marine tragedy, compares our ship Vijali aka Vaitana with Titanic.
• ITIHAS PACHHAL NO ITIHAS: Focuses on marginalized & forgotten Heroes & Heroines of our history. Published in Gujarati.
• DEAR CUKOO: An interesting suspense novel that interestingly mixes history with fiction. India's first item girl CUKOO Moray plays a vital role in the narrative. It is published in Gujarati. Soon to be out in English.
• DADLO: A thriller on a young man in a hurry to fulfill his dream is out in Gujarati & English.
• BREAKING NEWS: A political mystery published in Gujarati & English.
• GOLD FISH: A suspense novel on human beings' greed. Published in Gujarati & English.
• FILE K: A look at the common man's changing reactions to terrorism. This novel is available in Gujarati, Marathi & English.
• AGNIJA: A docu-novel in Gujarati & Hindi (currently being serialized & read by 4.5 lakh readers on Matrubharti app.) It is based on the life of India's first alopecian model & national-international beauty pageant winner.
• APARADHINI: A book on women criminals.
• S...S... SERIAL KILLERS: Which studies the modus operandi & psychology of weird criminals.
• ROAD DOCTOR: Based on the life of a person who spends everything to fill potholes. It is to come in other languages too.
• KACHCHH FILE: A Gujarati docu-novel based on life, culture, and crime journalism in Kachchh, Gujarat. This book is coming soon as CACTUS CRIME in English.
• CAROLINA REAPER: A unique thriller is to hit the stands soon.
• BAHUT LADI WO BHI…: Forgotten brave women fighters of history.

Movies

• POSHAM PA: Award-winning film based on women criminals, based on Praful Shah's concept n research, streaming on Zee5.
• BAROT HOUSE: An on-the-edge thriller based on Praful Shah's concept n research, streaming on Zee5.
• THE WHITE LAND: Based on the real-life tragedy of salt workers in the desert of Gujarat is awaiting release.
• BISHNU: A biopic movie on Gorkha soldier Bishnu Prasad Shrestha based on Praful Shah's research and screenplay is being produced by Himesh Reshammiya.

Plays

• AJAB GAJAB KASAB: The first-ever full-length commercial Gujarati play dealing with the attempt to release dreaded Pakistani terrorist Mohmad Ajmal KASAB from jail, before his hanging.
• EK PATRANI EK KHATPAT RANI: A light social play capturing two young couples' early years' struggle to settle down.

Curriculum Study

• STANDARD 12TH: A lesson written by Praful Shah on inspiring woman Deepa Malik in Maharashtra Textbook Bureau’s book ‘Yuvak Bharat’.
• STANDARD 7TH: A lesson written by Praful Shah on martyr colonel Neelkantan Jaychandran Nayain in Maharashtra Textbook Bureau’s book ‘Bal Bharati’.