Ranjit Kulkarni

Ranjit Kulkarni is an author with a penchant for portraying characters from the real world and weaving stories around their apparently mundane lives. He is the creator of Jigneshbhai and Swami. Born and brought up in Mumbai, Kulkarni spent his childhood in the environs of urban, middle-class India. As an adult, he’s travelled the world, exploring the cityscapes of America, getting lost in the natural beauty of Europe, and absorbing the tastes and sounds of Asia. With his constant knack for observation and a deep seated fondness of reflection, he loves crafting tales that entertain and provoke thought. When not writing, Kulkarni loves reading and going on trips with his wife. He is an avid traveller, a passionate investor and a devoted student of spirituality. He loves ice-cream and chocolate too. He lives in Bangalore India.

Box Sets of My Books

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I have released two box sets of my published books. Both these box sets are in Kindle Format. One is a box set of 5 books featuring Jigneshbhai and Swami. The second is a box set of 5 books of short story collections. The Jigneshbhai and Swami box set consists of the following books: 1. … Read more

The Late Feedbackers: Jigneshbhai and Swami

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“Have you ever been in a meeting towards the end of a project when a person who has not been to any of the preceding ones comes up with a ‘small feedback’ that impacts everything?” Swami asked us the other day over coffee. Jigneshbhai flashed a smile and I knew what was coming. “Did someone … Read more

Because you are good: Jigneshbhai and Swami

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“When we were young, our parents always told us good things happen to good people,” Swami said, while sipping his coffee last evening. “Because you are good, you will get the job, they said,” he mused. “Or the promotion,” Jigneshbhai remarked watching Swami. “Or they will help you. Or they will buy your services.” And … Read more

One Step

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It happens so many times. With exercising as well as with writing. I decide what I am going to do on the previous evening and when I wake up and seem to be ready to step out for exercise, or get on my desk to write, my mind plays truant. It keeps giving me stories. … Read more

Weekend Chores: Unpublished Very Short Story

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The wedding was fixed for Wednesday. There was lots of shopping to do once her official leave began on Monday. The weekend was going to be busy for Saanvi. While her fiancé Aarav was away for his final bachelor weekend, she had a look at her to-do list. The backyard of Saanvi and Aarav’s house … Read more

Noise: Unpublished Very Short Story

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He sat in his room at home in the dark. All alone. In solitude. The noises he heard everyday were about to start. And they did. On the dot. At the precise appointed time. The noises never started all at once. It always started with a couple of voices. Then as time progressed, it always … Read more

Alexa, Stop: Unpublished Very Short Story

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“Alexa, don’t run away from me. Listen.” “Playing, Run to you by Bryan Adams.” “Alexa, Stop.” “Alexa, will you pay attention here for once?” “I didn’t quite get that.” “Not you, Alexa. Alexa, you!” “I still didn’t get that. Could you…” “Alexa, Stop.” “Alexa, will you give me, for heaven’s sake, some break from this … Read more

What is Good?

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The other day we decided to watch a movie on Netflix. There was one I had in mind but there were no ratings for it. So, we didn’t choose it. Then, after 15 minutes of browsing, we still hadn’t decided and switched off the TV. Life used to be simple. You go to a bookstore … Read more

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