Harimohan Paruvu

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Harimohan Paruvu

Harimohan Paruvu (born 14 August 1967) is an Indian author, former cricketer, columnist, screenwriter and motivational speaker, known for his English-language books centered on the game of Cricket. [1] [2]

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Early life, education and early career

Harimohan was born in Hyderabad. His father worked with Railways. He graduated from Osmania Engineering College. He played cricket from a very young age and has represented Hyderabad and Osmania Cricket Teams. He has represented Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy and won Hyderabad the trophy after 50 long years. [3]

He worked in IDBI Bank as an Investment Banker for nearly a decade, later opted out to focus full-time on his writing career. [4]

Career

He started his career in writing with India's first cricket-themed book named The Men Within. The book was received well by critics and general readers. [5]

His book, The Men Within was adapted into the movie Golkonda High School. Harimohan worked a consultant for the film. [6]

Bibliography

Filmography

Golkonda High School

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