5 Indian Creators Who Turned Bestselling Authors in 2025

India’s creators entered the book publishing phase years ago. Specifically, 2025 saw several Indian creators move beyond screens and build an audience of readers. These books didn’t just extend their identity, but many achieved measurable milestones like awards, bestseller listings, strong media visibility and affirmed commercial traction. Below is a look at 5 Indian creators who added to the online-to-offline storytelling this year.

1. Prajakta Koli (MostlySane)

Prajakta’s debut novel Too Good To Be True mirrors her online warmth through a witty, contemporary rom-com rooted in friendship, modern relationships and everyday chaos. The book reads like an extension of her YouTube storytelling, slice-of-life, light, emotional, and sharply observed, making it instantly relatable to her long-time audience.

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Notable Highlights:

Too Good To Be True marked her debut as an author, and the book quickly found its audience. In 2025, it won Popular Choice Fiction Book of the Year at the Crossword Book Awards, making her one of the few Indian creators to receive a major literary honour. With a confirmed, nationally recognised award for a debut novel, she stands as the only creator on this list with a documented 2025 literary win. The win capped a strong year for the creator, with her debut novel earning both a wide readership and industry recognition.

2. Shivesh Bhatia

Shivesh’s books, Chocolate: 100 Irresistible Desserts, Desserts for Every Mood, and A Cookbook for Special Days, Special People, translate his minimal, elegant dessert content into accessible, repeatable recipes. His work continues to be a go-to reference for home bakers, particularly those who follow him online for detailed plating and styling inspiration.

Notable Highlights:

His book Chocolate: 100 Irresistible Desserts continued to appear on bestseller lists, supported by publisher data and repeated media mentions. His catalogue, including Desserts for Every Mood and A Cookbook for Special Days, Special People, remained high-performing titles across categories. He was also featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, further strengthening his reputation as one of India’s most recognised cookbook authors.

3. Masoom Minawala

Masoom’s memoir, She’ll Never Make It, documents her journey from self-doubt to becoming a global fashion creator. The book blends personal storytelling, entrepreneurship, and the realities behind the glamorous façade of digital influence, making it a rare fashion-industry narrative with cultural depth.

Notable Highlights:

Her memoir, She’ll Never Make It, became one of the most talked-about creator-led book releases of 2024–25. The launch received extensive media coverage because of her global fashion influence and strong personal brand presence. While not linked to a formal award, the book gained significant visibility and readership, solidifying her position as a creator-author with mainstream cultural impact.

4. Ankur Warikoo

Ankur Warikoo’s newest book, Beyond the Syllabus: The Real-Life Guide for Teenagers, released in July 2025, focuses on the practical life lessons young people don’t learn in school, money, confidence, relationships and purpose. Known for making self-growth simple and relatable, Warikoo adds this title to his existing bestselling catalogue that includes Do Epic Shit and Make Epic Money.

Notable Highlights:

His 2025 release became one of the year’s most discussed creator-led books, driven by his strong presence in the learning and self-improvement space. While not tied to a formal award, the book saw wide media coverage and strong traction among student and youth communities. Alongside the continued popularity of his earlier bestsellers, Warikoo’s growing catalogue reinforces his position as one of India’s leading creator-authors focused on personal growth.

5. Tanaya Narendra (Dr Cuterus)

Dr Tanaya is known online for her sharp, humorous and highly accessible medical-education content, where she breaks down reproductive health, body literacy and taboo topics with ease. Her book Everything Nobody Tells You About Your Body carries the same voice, factual, warm and stigma-free, offering young readers a clear guide to understanding their bodies.

Notable Highlights:

Her book continued to see strong demand across 2024–25, supported by her credibility as one of India’s most influential digital health educators. Often used as a reference-style guide, it gained steady visibility among readers seeking simplified medical information. The trust factor around her content made it one of the most relevant creator-led non-fiction releases on several seller platforms during its launch phase.

Bonus: Varun Mayya & Achina Sirohi Mayya (Creator Resource)

Entrepreneur-creator Varun Mayya and Achina Sirohi Mayya co-authored The Content Creator Handbook, a practical guide for aspiring influencers. Known for sharp, no-nonsense content on startups and careers, Varun brings the same clarity into this book.

Notable Highlights:

The handbook remains one of the most referenced creator-led guides for learning how to grow, build a brand and monetise content, making it a useful addition for beginners entering the creator ecosystem.