Top 10 Bestseller Novels by Indian Author

"The Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi: The first book in the Shiva Trilogy, this novel is a mythological fiction that tells the story of Shiva, a warrior who becomes a god.
"Five Point Someone" by Chetan Bhagat: This novel is a coming-of-age story set in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi, and follows the lives of three friends who struggle to cope with the academic pressure.
"The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy: Set in Kerala, this novel is a family drama that tells the story of twins Estha and Rahel and their experiences growing up in a society that is deeply divided by caste.
"2 States" by Chetan Bhagat: This novel is a romantic comedy that tells the story of Krish and Ananya, who come from different cultural backgrounds and must convince their parents to accept their marriage.
"The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga: This novel is a darkly comic satire that tells the story of Balram Halwai, a poor Indian driver who dreams of escaping poverty and becoming successful.
"Half Girlfriend" by Chetan Bhagat: This novel is a romance that tells the story of Madhav and Riya, who become close friends but struggle to define their relationship.
"One Indian Girl" by Chetan Bhagat: This novel is a feminist fiction that tells the story of Radhika Mehta, a successful banker who struggles to find love and balance her career and personal life.
"Train to Pakistan" by Khushwant Singh: Set during the partition of India and Pakistan, this novel is a historical fiction that tells the story of a small village on the border that becomes divided by the violence and chaos of the partition.
"The Rozabal Line" by Ashwin Sanghi: This novel is a thriller that explores the mystery of the Rozabal tomb in Kashmir, which is believed to contain the remains of Jesus Christ.
"The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: This novel is a retelling of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, the wife of the five Pandavas, and explores the themes of love, loyalty, and power

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