In an age where creativity often confines itself to one medium, Prakash Mohandas stands apart—a true polymath who dances between disciplines with effortless grace. Author, dancer, actor, musician, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Mohandas is a renaissance artist of the 21st century. With the release of his mythological fantasy novel ‘Lanka – The Prophecy of the Bloodline’, he adds yet another dimension to his vibrant portfolio. But more than just a writer, Mohandas is a visionary—an artist who brings together movement, narrative, sound, and image to tell stories that resonate across cultures and generations.
Born with a deep love for South Asian mythology and performing arts, Prakash Mohandas has never been content with simply preserving tradition. Instead, he seeks to transform it. His storytelling is bold, unflinching, and imaginative—rooted in history but not afraid to disrupt the past. Whether on the stage or on the page, he approaches every creation with the belief that stories are meant to evolve. With ‘Lanka – The Prophecy of the Bloodline’, Mohandas reopens the epic of the Ramayana, not to retell it, but to continue it—to ask the questions left unasked and explore what lies beyond the “happily ever after.”
What if Ravana’s defeat was only the beginning? What if Shurpanakha—the enigmatic, often sidelined sister of Ravana—wasn’t a villain but a strategist, a visionary in her own right? And what if the prophecy of a royal bloodline could decide the fate of Lanka itself? These are the provocations at the heart of Mohandas’ novel, a powerful and poetic reimagining of what happens after the last page of the Ramayana.
Mohandas doesn’t approach writing as a separate discipline from the rest of his artistic work. His background in classical and contemporary dance breathes movement into his narrative. His experience as an actor informs his dialogue, pacing, and dramatic tension. As a filmmaker, he understands visual storytelling—his descriptions are lush, cinematic, and textured. And his musicality finds expression in the lyrical cadence of his prose. Every chapter of ‘Lanka – The Prophecy of the Bloodline’ is carefully orchestrated, not just written, making the reading experience immersive and visceral.
Beyond the creative world, Mohandas is a committed community builder. He is the founder of Agni Dance, Agni Entertainment, and the Agni Foundation for the Arts, all of which work to promote South Asian art and storytelling across multiple platforms. Through these organizations, he has created a home for South Asian artists in the diaspora—especially in the United States—providing them with opportunities to celebrate their roots and explore new expressions of identity. His productions have spanned continents, drawing global audiences and offering culturally rich performances that bridge the traditional and the contemporary.
What makes Mohandas particularly compelling as an author is his ability to merge intellect with imagination. He isn’t interested in escapism for its own sake; his fiction reflects a deeper philosophical inquiry into power, identity, gender, and justice. In ‘Lanka – The Prophecy of the Bloodline’, he questions accepted ideas of villainy and righteousness, and gives voice to characters who were historically silenced. His Shurpanakha is not just vengeful—she is visionary, cunning, and layered. The novel critiques and reinterprets ancient hierarchies without ever losing the essence of the myth.
As a writer, Mohandas exhibits a rare combination of reverence and rebellion. He respects the source material, but he also challenges it. His narratives reflect the complexity of modern life and the grey areas of human morality, making mythology feel relevant and urgent. He explores the burden of legacy, the politics of power, and the fragility of peace, drawing parallels to the present world while anchored in the grandeur of epic fiction.
What truly defines Prakash Mohandas, however, is his ability to inspire. Whether he’s performing on stage, directing a short film, or crafting a novel, his work consistently uplifts others—especially young artists and creators of South Asian descent—encouraging them to reclaim and reinterpret their stories. He does not merely create art; he creates spaces for others to do so.
In the coming years, as he continues his ‘Lanka’ trilogy and expands his creative ventures, Mohandas is poised to become a major voice in mythological and fantasy literature. His work speaks to a global generation seeking meaning, belonging, and narratives that reflect the complexities of identity and culture. In ‘Lanka – The Prophecy of the Bloodline’, readers will not only find a gripping story—they will discover the mind of a storyteller who refuses to be boxed in by genre, format, or tradition.
Prakash Mohandas is not just an author. He is an experience. And with every story he tells, he invites us to look deeper—not only into the mythologies of the past, but into ourselves.
