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Born on 2000/6/30
Syed Raafat Gilani is a young fiction novel writer from Kashmir. Born in the capital of the state, now resides in Baramula. His kindergarten schooling was done in Jammu. He graduated middle and high school from Saint Joseph's School Baramula. Known famously for his writing style and his debut novel "The Day I Died" that was launched along the banks of the famous Dal Lake on 15th OCT 2017. He is known well by the speech he gave at his book launch about 'aggression over depression'. He told that he is like a white colored stain on a black coat. The boy is perceived as arrogant and rude but the people who personally know him say otherwise. He doesn't reveal his plans as on his book launch he told that time will tell eveything. Many consider him to change the reading and writing culture in kashmir. He was discouraged and mocked by many while he was writing his debut book. But he did tell that he is currently working on three more novels.

External article refrences:

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-17-year-old-novelist-creates-history-in-strife-torn-kashmir-2554876
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http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/kashmiri-teenagers-debut-novel-now-on-stands
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