ABOUT

Sunita Pant Bansal is a renowned mythologist, storyteller, and author with a career that spans over four decades. Throughout her journey, she has worn many hats, excelling as a writer, editor, publisher, and entrepreneur. 

 

She has headed publishing houses and founded and edited newspapers and magazines for readers in India, the US and the UK. Her contributions to the world of literature extend across multiple platforms, working with prestigious organizations such as Walt Disney, Warner Bros., Pearson Education, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and ABP Group. 

 

In addition to her global collaborations, Sunita ran her own publishing house creating books for audiences worldwide and served as the President of the esteemed Institute of Indology, further cementing her influence in the literary world. 

 

Some of her notable achievements are being the youngest woman editor of Saturday Times, Times of India; the youngest editor-in-chief of Frank Bros, one of the largest Indian textbook publishers of their time; the youngest woman CEO of Frank Educational Aids, one of the largest children’s books publishers of their time; and the only Indian to create original contentfor preschool books for Walt Disney.

 

Bestselling author of Everyday Gita, Sunita has authored over 40 books for adults and young readers, delving into the philosophy of mythology. She has also written innumerable children’s books focused on folk literature and scriptures, which have been translated into multiple languages and sold across the globe. Her books explore and reinterpret the timeless tales of characters from the epics and foundational texts for modern readers. Her storytelling blends mythology with history, making ancient tales accessible in today’s context. 

 

Sunita’s contributions to publishing and literature have earned her recognition, including the 2024 AALEKH Women Achievers Award. 

 

Amongst Sunita’s recent bestsellers are Everyday Gita, Krishna The Management Guru, The Illusion of Illusions: The Story of Yashodara, Buddha’s Wife, A Comprehensive Guide to Indian Scriptures, and The Return of Vikram and Betaal.

 

• A Comprehensive Guide to Indian Scriptures was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2025

• ​The Return of Vikram and Betaal was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2023