At just 14 years old, Manikya Sanghi has already accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime.
GLAZE FILM & TV AWARDS RECOGNIZED MANIKYA IN THEIR PRESTIGIOUS 30 UNDER 30 LIST.
MANIKYA ALSO GRACOUSLY COVERED BY MEDIA FOR RECEIVING THIS HONOUR
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FROM CHILD PRODIGY AUTHOR TO WORLD RECORD HOLDING SCREENWRITER: THE INSPIRING STORY OF MANIKYA SANGHI
At just 14 years old, Manikya Sanghi has already accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime. He is the youngest author of a fiction novel series and the youngest screenwriter in the world, and has won multiple world records and awards for his literary works. His books, which aim to help children and adults to overcome self-doubt and achieve success, have gained worldwide readership and rave reviews.
Manikya’s journey as a writer began at a very young age. He wrote his first book at just five years old, his first novel at nine, and his first screenplay at 13. Despite his age, Manikya has been interviewed and applauded by press and media of the highest national and international repute for his literary and other accomplishments.
What sets Manikya apart is not just his age, but also the fact that he has not received any formal training in writing. Instead, he credits his mentor for teaching him everything he knows about book writing, while also gaining inspiration from his daily meditation practice.
In 2022, Manikya took his writing skills to the next level by completing several renowned international courses on screenwriting. He wrote a script for a web series and set two world records in screenwriting, including the title of “youngest screenwriter”. Manikya’s dedication to his craft led him to attend classes with expert, practicing screenwriters in the international and Indian film, Ott, and television industry. He was also selected for a screenwriting fellowship, where he stood out as one of the best emerging screenwriters of India.
Manikya’s goal is not just to write, but to direct as well. He has written scripts for episodes of a web series based on his award-winning novel series, “Chronicles of Tierra”. He hopes to direct this series himself and is continuously gaining new skills to make this possible. He is also creating comic books from the scripts he has written, responding to requests from his worldwide readers.
Despite his young age, Manikya’s life is a testament to the power of determination and hard work. He proves that anyone, regardless of age or financial resources, can fulfill their desires with a positive mindset and good work. Moreover, Manikya’s mission since childhood has been to give back to society, which he continues to do by volunteering wholeheartedly.
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In the Announcement on Instagram confirming Manikya’s selection for 30 Under 30
“Manikya Sanghi is the ‘Youngest Author of Fiction Novel Series’ and ‘Youngest Screen Writer in the World’ from New Delhi, India.
At the age of 14 years he is also a Multiple World Record Holder and Nationally, Internationally Award Winning Author of 10+ books which have been written by him to help children overcome self-doubt and move forward on the positive path of success with full confidence.
Hindustan Times, said in February 2020 about story of his Fiction Novel Series ‘Chronicles of Tierra’, ‘‘This story will inspire all to overcome their innermost darkness and help them achieve their true potential.’
Manikya wrote his first book at the age of 5 years, first novel at the age of 9 years and first screenplay at the age of 13 years. Press and media of highest national and international repute have interviewed, applauded Manikya for his literary and various other accomplishments since his childhood. Manikya’s books have gained Worldwide Readership and amazing reviews.
Manikya says that he receives most of the ideas to write the stories while daily doing meditation which he has learnt from his Mentor. All that he has learnt about book writing is from his Honourable Mentor. He has not done any formal course in writing from anywhere.
In 2022, Manikya has studied and completed several online, renowned, International courses on Screen Writing. He has written a script for Webseries and has set two World Records in Screenwriting including ‘Youngest Screenwriter’.
He has also attended classes with many expert, practicing Screen Writers in the International and Indian film, Ott & Television industry.”

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