Born and raised in the charming city of Kolkata, Amrita Mukherjee’s formal education took off at South Point School, after which she graduated with a first class in sociology from Presidency College and topped it off with another first class in the masters programme from Calcutta University. As a journalist, for the last fifteen years, she has been closely associated with the world of entertainment and Page 3 journalism, working with top publications like The Times of India and Hindustan Times in Kolkata, and was also the features editor at ITP Publishing Group in Dubai. A strong believer in alternative journalism, she has been practising it, with good results, in her blog: www.amritaspeaks.com. Presently, she is a media activist and freelance journalist, writing for Indian and international publications and websites. This book is her first attempt at fiction writing.
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Inside a Criminal Mind: The Emotions That Shape Crime & Justice | Amrita Mukherjee at OCLF 2025
On 23rd Nov 2025 01.00 PM TO 01:40 PM
What truly drives a person to commit a crime? Is it intent, pressure, trauma or the emotional wounds that stay hidden behind every decision?
In this insightful session at the Orange City Literature Festival 2025, author and journalist Amrita Mukherjee speaks with Dr. Chanda Sinhababu to explore the human side of crime and justice.
Drawing from real experiences and psychological perspectives, the conversation looks at how environment, fear, early emotional patterns and mental conditioning influence young minds. The session also reflects on how society, family and community support can change the direction of a vulnerable individual before wrongdoing becomes their only choice.
Engaging and thought provoking, the discussion encourages viewers to look beyond headlines and understand the complex emotions behind crime.
Stay till the end for the audience Q and A that adds depth to the theme.
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Fear, Justice and Curiosity | Why India Loves Crime Stories | Anirban Bhattacharyya, Amrita Mukherjee, Divyaroop Bhatnagar | OCLF
On 23rd Nov 2025 05.00 PM TO 05:40 PM
This powerful OCLF panel brought together three leading voices from India’s crime, media, and mystery writing landscape. Anirban Bhattacharyya, creator of iconic shows like Savdhaan India and Fear Files, joined crime journalist and author Amrita Mukherjee and bestselling novelist Divyaroop Bhatnagar for a deep dive into why India remains captivated by crime stories. In conversation with Adv. Tufel Sharif, the session explored the psychology behind fear, justice, and human curiosity.
The speakers discussed how crime narratives allow readers and viewers to join the investigation, decode clues, and stay mentally engaged. From real cases like the Kolkata Don murder to fictional bestsellers like The Mussoorie Murders, the panel traced how real crime and imagination often intersect. They also examined the rise of crime content on OTT platforms and the influence of media trials on public perception.
The session was dynamic, engaging, and packed with insights into why crime remains one of India’s most loved storytelling genres.