Interview With Author Anurag Bikram
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
About the Author: Anurag Bikram
Anurag Bikram is a prolific author recognized for his significant contributions to educational literature, particularly for students preparing for competitive examinations in India. With a focus on accessibility and effective revision, he has carved a niche in educational publishing landscape.
Bikram has authored an impressive catalogue of 26 distinct works, primarily designed as study aids for aspiring candidates of prestigious government exams such as the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), SSC (Staff Selection Commission), and various Railway recruitment examinations. His most popular title, NCERT CAPSULE: Rapid Revision UPSC, SSC, RLY & Others (Hindi), exemplifies his approach: providing concise and rapid revision materials based on the foundational NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) syllabi.
Anurag Bikram’s books generally receive positive feedback from his readership, with an average rating of 3.85 out of 5 on Goodreads and a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon.in .
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What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Teacher : From Trust to Toxic : Twisted Mystery Thriller
The Teacher was born from the raw, unfiltered experiences of the real classrooms in Bihar—where dreams and dignity of countless teachers are often sacrificed at the altar of politics, caste, and corruption.
As the author, I’ve seen how Niyojit (contractual) teachers, despite giving their hearts and decades of service, are treated like outsiders in their own schools. I’ve witnessed how talented, honest educators are destroyed by toxic staffroom politics, caste-based favoritism, and manipulation—while powerful conspirators rise by deceit.
This story is not just fiction—it is a reflection of hundreds of silent stories buried under school registers, forged complaints, and false accusations. Amit, the protagonist, is the voice of every teacher who chose students over selfish gain, honesty over shortcuts—and paid the price.
Through The Teacher, I wanted to expose what lies behind the closed gates of government schools in rural India—the hypocrisy, the fear, the fake smiles, and above all, the resistance of one man who refuses to be broken.
This book is my tribute to every unsung teacher still standing tall, hoping for justice in a crooked system.
— Anurag Bikram
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes—several, in fact. I often find my best ideas late at night, when the world is quiet and the chaos of daily life fades. I keep a notebook beside my bed because some of my most intense scenes—especially the conspiracies or emotional breakdowns—have come to me between midnight and 3 AM.
Strangely, I also write better when I imagine myself as a silent observer inside the scene, standing in a corner of the classroom, or sitting in the office while the betrayal unfolds. I play each character’s dialogue in my head like a courtroom drama before typing it.
Sometimes, I even wear headphones with no music—just to block out the world and “feel” the silence of a rural Bihar schoolroom where everything seems calm… but danger lurks just beneath
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many voices shaped my storytelling, but a few stand out deeply.
Munshi Premchand taught me how to capture the soul of rural India—the quiet dignity, the caste struggles, the emotional undercurrents beneath simple lives. His realism inspired me to write about everyday heroes like teachers who fight silent battles.
Arundhati Roy, especially through The God of Small Things, influenced my sensitivity to emotional layers, taboo truths, and complex characters. She taught me that the political is always personal.
I also admire Chetan Bhagat for his accessibility and simplicity in connecting with Indian youth, and George Orwell for the raw honesty with which he exposes power, control, and corruption.
But more than anything, real people have been my greatest influence—contractual teachers, betrayed friends, corrupted institutions. The Teacher is shaped by truths I’ve witnessed, not just fiction I’ve read.
What are you working on now?
After The Teacher, which was grounded in real-world conspiracies and emotional realism, I’m now venturing into a completely different realm: mythological fantasy.
I’m working on a novel that reimagines ancient Indian legends in a modern context—where forgotten gods, cursed bloodlines, and celestial prophecies collide with the ambitions of mortals. It’s a world where time is cyclical, dharma is tested, and even the divine isn’t free from consequences.
At its heart, it’s still about power, betrayal, and justice—but told through the lens of epic battles, mystical beings, and reincarnated warriors. I want to explore what happens when myth becomes memory… and memory becomes destiny.
If The Teacher was a mirror to our present, this new story is a window into our mythic past—and possibly our future.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
One of the best platforms I’ve found for promoting my book is Awesome Gang. It’s a fantastic site for indie authors and emerging voices. What I love about it is that it reaches real readers—not just other writers—and allows authors to showcase their books through features, interviews, and email blasts.
Their promotional tools are simple, effective, and affordable, and they offer excellent visibility for new releases, especially in genres like mystery, thriller, and social fiction. For any author looking to get discovered and build traction, Awesome Gang is a great place to start.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write your truth—even if your voice shakes.
Don’t wait to be perfect. Just begin. Your first draft won’t be flawless, but it will be honest, and that’s where real storytelling begins.
Read widely, write consistently, and revise ruthlessly.
Learn from the masters, but don’t try to copy them. Your originality is your strength.
Expect rejection, but don’t let it define you.
Not everyone will understand your story—and that’s okay. Write for those who need your words, not those who ignore them.
Believe in your characters, especially when the world doesn’t believe in you.
If your story burns in your chest, write it. No one else can tell it the way you can.
And lastly—finish what you start. Many dream of writing a book; few finish one. Be one of the few.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write what hurts… and don’t flinch.”
This advice taught me that the most powerful stories are born not from perfection, but from pain, truth, and vulnerability. When you write from your wounds—not your ego—your words connect deeply. That’s what readers remember. That’s what moves them.
It’s the reason The Teacher exists. I didn’t write it to impress. I wrote it because the truth was too heavy to carry in silence.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m immersed in mythological fiction—a genre that blends timeless legends with fresh imagination. I’m currently reading “The Immortals of Meluha” by Amish Tripathi. It’s fascinating how he reimagines Lord Shiva not as a distant deity but as a relatable, flawed, and powerful human being.
Books like this inspire me as I work on my own mythological fantasy, reminding me that ancient stories aren’t dead—they’re just waiting to be retold with new voices, new questions, and new battles between dharma and desire.
What’s next for you as a writer?
After exploring the harsh realities of school politics and social injustice in The Teacher, I’m now stepping into the realm of mythological fantasy. My next novel reimagines ancient Indian myths through a modern lens—where gods walk among us, prophecies unfold in silence, and dharma is no longer black and white.
It’s a bold shift in genre, but at its heart, my writing will still focus on the same core themes: power, betrayal, resilience, and justice—only this time, set against the backdrop of epic battles and divine conspiracies.
For me, this is not just a new book. It’s a new universe—and I can’t wait for readers to step into it.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
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