Keepers of the Kingdom, The Heroes Ignotum began as a dream shared by two young visionaries,Shardul Bhatt and Manas Dudhani, on April 4, 2020. Their mission was to create a platform that would honor unsung heroes individuals from various fields who dedicate their lives to society, pursue their passions, or serve as role models, such as fathers, police officers, and countless others.
The challenge, however, was deciding on the right medium to showcase these heroes. Their solution? A book the oldest and most timeless form of storytelling. Heroes Ignotum was established as a platform that not only discovers unsung heroes but also connects them with passionate writers willing to share their inspiring stories. This initiative created a chain of support between heroes and writers, allowing them to understand each other and bring meaningful stories to light.
During their journey, they connected with Chetna Bhatia a writer, teacher, and a wonderful human being who has been an integral part of Heroes Ignotum ever since. Over the course of four years through numerous ups and downs, their dedication paid off. The result? The Heroes Ignotum Book published in two volumes featuring over 55 unsung heroes and 40+ writers. Their collective hard work bore fruit on February 11, 2024, when the book was officially launched digitally with the support of Poetry World Organization Publication House.
Since then, Heroes Ignotum has achieved several milestones:
Stories from the book were selected for Delhi school boards.
Volume 1 became available internationally and sold 250+ copies in just five months.
The Heroes Ignotum anthem, Ek Nayaa Kaarwaan, celebrated its first anniversary and crossed 6.2K plays on the Hungama Music app.
The book has been featured at major literary events, including the Khalsa College Literature Festival and the Bhopal Literature & Art Festival.
One of the proudest moments came when they knew that Heroes Ignotum Volume 1 Book would be featured at the prestigious New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 (NDWBF) biggest thanks to Indie Authors Organized by the National Book Trust of India (NBT) ,this annual event at Pragati Maidan New Delhi is a major milestone for any literary work.
Co-founder Manas Dudhani currently in Delhi had the opportunity to visit the New Delhi World Book Fair, interact with fellow readers and experience the pride of holding Heroes Ignotum Volume 1 at such a grand event. It was an unforgettable moment, especially as Volume 1 marked its first anniversary on February 11, 2025 adding to the celebration Heroes Ignotum Volume 2 has also been released and is now available on Amazon.
Exciting Plans for 2025
The journey of Heroes Ignotum is far from over. Several new initiatives are set to launch this year.
Hindi Edition:- Heroes Ignotum will soon be available in Hindi, expanding its reach to a broader audience.
Comic Series :- A collaboration with The Comic Library will bring unsung heroes stories to life in comic book form, targeting readers aged 5 to 15 years.
Podcast Expansion:- The offline podcast series,”The Fire Within, The Heroic Spark, will release new episodes featuring inspiring stories of unsung heroes.
The Heroes Ignotum philosophy is simple yet powerful read the book, get inspired by the stories, discover your passion, work towards it, and we will publish your story because you are a hero, or a future hero, for everyone.
