Quick Info
| Profession | Author |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/03/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
Latest News about Priya Kumar
01/01/2025
No significant verified news events about Priya Kumar were reported in 2025 or 2026 in available sources. Her recent major career milestones, including the ZEE5 adaptation of 'The Final Call' and subsequent announcements, occurred in 2019.
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Bio/Wiki
| Priya Kumar is an Indian motivational speaker and writer. | |
| She is the author of 17 books, including novels and self-help books. | |
| Her works primarily deal with inspirational and spiritual themes. | |
| She is often described by French media as the 'Paulo Coelho from India'. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Qualification | MBA in Marketing and Sales |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Painting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | (Medical representative with Anglo French) |
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| Mother | Sona Kumar (Former Banker at RBI) |
Career
| Founder and CEO of Priya Kumar’s Training Systems | |
| Founder of Books That Inspire (niche publishing house) | |
| Founder of Fire Light Films (niche production house for short films and documentaries) | |
| India’s first certified Fire Walk Instructor, trained by Sundoor Firewalking School | |
| Conducted over 2000 fire walks across the globe | |
| Authored 17 inspirational books (three non-fiction and fourteen fiction), winning 46 international book awards, making her the first Indian author to achieve this | |
| Books translated into 11 foreign and regional languages, achieving #1 bestseller status in all countries of release | |
| Authored over 700 published columns for national and international publications including Mid-Day, Financial Express, Economic Times, Times of India, The Hindu, and The Telegraph | |
| Debut screen adaptation 'The Final Call' streaming on ZEE5 | |
| Worked with over 2000 multinational corporates across 51 countries, impacting over 3 million people through workshops and books | |
| Awarded Times of India Speaking Tree Good Karma Award as India’s Best Inspirational Author | |
| Described by French media as the Paulo Coelho from India | |
| Authored 17 inspirational books, winning 46 international book awards, making her the first Indian author to achieve this | |
| Became India's youngest motivational speaker at age 24 in 1998 | |
| Known as The Biography Specialist, having authored biographies of iconic leaders including O.P. Munjal and A.M. Naik | |
| Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker with 30 years of corporate training experience | |
| Speaking career spanning over 25 years across 47 countries | |
| Claimed 42 international awards | |
| Her book 'License to Live' (2010) was nominated for the 2010 Vodafone Crossword Book Award | |
| Her novel 'I Will Go With You' (2015) was adapted into the web TV series 'The Final Call' in 2019, starring Arjun Rampal, Saakshi Tanwar, and Javed Jaffrey | |
| In April 2019, she announced writing the second season of 'The Final Call' | |
| In January 2019, ZEE5 announced a follow-up web series based on her book 'The Wise Man Said' (2017) |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyakumar-motivationalspeaker |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born in Chandigarh and moved to Mumbai at the age of 13. | |
| 2. Her mother, a banker, worked with the Reserve Bank of India. | |
| 3. From a young age, she actively participated in essay writing contests at school. | |
| 4. She was a regular columnist for various publications including Mid-Day, Financial Express, and Economic Times. | |
| 5. She began motivational speaking after the passing of her mentor, Dr. Niranjan Patel, who conducted youth anti-nicotine and anti-alcohol workshops. | |
| 6. In 1998, at 24 years old, she became India's youngest motivational speaker. | |
| 7. For over 2 years, she taught Personality development workshops at the Indo American Society. | |
| 8. She has authored a total of nine books - three non-fiction and six fiction. | |
| 9. She has achieved 13 international awards and numerous national awards. | |
| 10. She is skilled in oil & acrylic painting. | |
| 11. She completed a Super Diploma course in French and holds a diploma in German. | |
| 12. She taught French for more than 9 years. | |
| 13. She co-founded the Sona Sarovar Trust initiated by her mother, Sona Kumar. | |
| 14. Her specialty includes Fire Walking. | |
| 15. She manages a YouTube channel sharing motivational speeches. |