Author Info | - Jasveer Singh Dangi is a multifaceted talent—an author, podcast host, and behavioral trainer based in Canada. His unexpected writing journey began in 2018 with the release of his heartfelt childhood memoir, Version One and a Half (Version 1 ½). Since then, his career has flourished, with ten published books and two collaborative works to his name, solidifying his place as a prolific and impactful creator.
Recently, Jasveer embarked on a new venture in the world of cinema as the producer of the short film ‘Yes Sir’. Centered around the theme of caste bias, the film has garnered widespread acclaim, being showcased at over twenty film festivals across the globe. It earned notable recognition as the third runner-up in the Best Short Film category at the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards (DPIFF) in 2024.
Despite his self-professed label as an accidental author, Jasveer’s literary prowess has garnered widespread acclaim, punctuated by a string of accolades and recognition.
• His magnum opus, The Hunter Genesis – Book 1, found its place among the coveted list of summer must-reads by esteemed platforms like ANI Asia, Jio News, and Zee5.
• He was featured in the list of Top 19 most unique writers of 2023 by INKZOID Foundation.
• He was recognized as the author of the Year in Fiction and Non-Fiction category by Ukiyoto Publishing for his book Ensemble – A collection of short stories and essays.
• Hailed as one of the 10 Indian Authors Redefining Modern Literature by Kathmandu Tribune in January, 2020.
• He was recognized by Ne8X with Sahitya Kosh Samman Award in Literature.
• In 2019, Literature Light recognized him as one of the top 100 debut authors for his debut book, Version One and a Half (Version 1 ½).
• He was named as the ‘Author of the Fest’ at the Writing Wizards Fest 2020 for his book, Double One Zero (110) - Out of the shadows. The Writing Wizards Fest is an initiative by The Twilight of Poem (www. twilightofpoem.in).
Beyond the realms of writing, he’s earned commendations for his contributions to health and safety training, further cementing his multifaceted expertise. In 2018, he was awarded by IISSM for his contributions towards the Health and Safety Training domain.
Jasveer loves the outdoors and is a big movie buff, which is quite evident given the use of quotes and songs from movies at strategic places in all his books. He is an avid observer of his surroundings and uses characters and instances from everyday situations for his stories.
He also shares his thoughts on www.storymirror.com, www. medium.com, www.merrative.com, #jasveersinghdangi (Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook). His podcast is available on his website - www.jasveersinghdangi.com, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Spotify.
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