From a Kolkata Classroom to 12 World Records: The Inspiring Story of Young Prodigy Abhiraj Shee
At just 12 years old, most children are busy with school assignments, playgrounds, cartoons, and dreams of what they might become someday.
Abhiraj Shee, a Class 7 student of Delhi Public School Megacity, Kolkata, is already building that future one achievement at a time.
Behind his 12 World Records, 600+ awards, 800+ certificates, 36 published books, and more than 150 apps and games is not simply a list of numbers. It is the story of a young boy who discovered early that learning could be an adventure—and chose to keep exploring it.
From writing books and competing in Olympiads to developing computer applications and standing on stages with some of India's most respected personalities, Abhiraj's journey is remarkable not because he is young, but because of the curiosity, consistency, and determination he has shown at such a young age.
A Childhood Filled With Curiosity
Growing up in Kolkata, Abhiraj developed an unusual enthusiasm for learning and creating. While academic excellence has always been an important part of his journey, his interests have never remained confined to textbooks.
He has consistently ranked first in his class while simultaneously exploring literature, technology, science, mathematics, general knowledge, coding, and creative writing.
For Abhiraj, learning does not appear to be about simply collecting marks. It is about asking questions, trying something new, and seeing how far his abilities can take him.
That curiosity has gradually transformed into achievements that have attracted attention across India and beyond.
Writing His Way Into the Record Books
One of the most remarkable chapters of Abhiraj's journey is his love for writing.
At an age when many children are still discovering their favourite books, Abhiraj has already written and published 36 books across different genres.
His works include imaginative stories, poems, and personal reflections, with titles such as The Tale of Jaxon and Elara, Good Dream Bad Dream, My Trip to the Moon, My Poems of Love, and My Father My Inspiration.
His achievements in children's literature have earned him recognition as the winning author of the National Young Author's Fair for three consecutive years—2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26.
In 2025-26, he was honoured as the Child Author of the Year, receiving the 11th International Literary Awards along with the Dickens Medal of Excellence at the 4th Kolkata Literary Carnival.
Three of his books have also been included in the BriBooks Global Hall of Fame, while his work has reached literary platforms including the Brooklyn Book Festival in New York and the Delhi World Book Fair.
For a young author from Kolkata, seeing his imagination travel beyond India represents a special milestone.
12 World Records at an Age When Most Children Are Still Exploring
Abhiraj's accomplishments extend well beyond literature.
He currently holds 12 World Records recognised by organisations including the India Book of Records, International Book of Records, Asia Book of Records, and World Book of Records, London.
His records cover a remarkable range of abilities.
Among them are records related to writing and publishing books, including recognition as the youngest author to have authored the maximum number of English books and the maximum number of English books in a single year.
He has also been recognised for becoming the youngest author whose books have been published in the maximum number of foreign languages.
Other records highlight his memory, speed, language, and general knowledge abilities—including rapid recitation of the periodic table, spelling 100 English words in a short time, identifying phonetic words, and answering rapid-fire questions across different subjects.
One record also recognises the maximum number of computer apps and games developed by a child.
Each achievement may take only a few minutes to demonstrate, but behind those minutes are countless hours of practice.
A Young Mind That Loves Technology
Abhiraj's creativity does not stop at books.
He has developed more than 150 computer apps and games, exploring areas such as education, health habits, quizzes, and interactive learning.
Technology, for him, appears to be another language through which he can turn an idea into something people can use.
His participation in major children's coding competitions, including the iCode Global Hackathon, has further demonstrated his interest in programming and innovation.
What makes this particularly interesting is the balance in his interests. The same child who writes poetry and stories also enjoys coding and building digital applications.
Excelling Beyond the Classroom
While his creative achievements have brought him considerable attention, Abhiraj has maintained a strong academic record as well.
He has participated in Olympiads covering Mathematics, Science, English, Cyber, and General Knowledge through organisations such as SOF, Unified Council, CREST, and Unicus Global.
Among his notable achievements, he secured 7th rank internationally in the LogiQid Olympiad, conducted by IIT Bombay and LogiQids.
These accomplishments demonstrate another important aspect of his personality—the ability to combine creativity with logical thinking.
Recognition From Across India
As Abhiraj's achievements grew, recognition followed from personalities and institutions across different fields.
He has been felicitated by the Governor of West Bengal, the former Chief Minister of Goa, former Union Ministers Ms. Smriti Irani and Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Paralympic athlete Padma Shri Deepa Malik, badminton champion Saina Nehwal, and personalities including Mugdha Godse, Ena Saha, Ali Khan, and Kharaj Mukhopadhyay.
He has also received recognition from organisations including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IndiGo Airlines, and from the India Book of Records and International Book of Records.
For a school student, such recognition is undoubtedly special. Yet the most meaningful part of the journey may be that these achievements have been built while he continues to live the everyday life of a child—going to school, studying, learning, and discovering new interests.
A Story That Reached Millions
Abhiraj's story has also travelled far beyond Kolkata.
His achievements have been featured or broadcast on platforms including Discovery Channel, NDTV, India Today, Disney International, The Times of India, The Telegraph, and The Hindu, among other media outlets.
A young boy who began writing and experimenting with ideas has gradually found his story reaching audiences across the country and beyond.
More Than the Numbers
It is easy to look at Abhiraj's journey and focus on the numbers.
12 World Records.
600+ awards.
800+ certificates.
36 books.
150+ apps and games.
But behind every number is a child who spent time learning something, practising it, making mistakes, trying again, and refusing to stop being curious.
That is perhaps the most important part of his story.
Awards can be placed on shelves. Certificates can be collected in folders. Records can eventually be broken by someone else.
But the habit of learning, the courage to create, and the curiosity to ask, "What can I do next?" can stay with a person for a lifetime.
A Future Still Waiting to Be Written
At 12, Abhiraj Shee has already accomplished what many people spend decades pursuing.
Yet his story is only beginning.
There are still books to write, ideas to develop, technologies to explore, competitions to enter, and new challenges waiting ahead.
For now, he remains a schoolboy from Kolkata with an extraordinary list of accomplishments—but also with something far more valuable: a seemingly endless curiosity about the world around him.
His journey is a reminder that childhood dreams should never be underestimated.
Sometimes, a child who is simply encouraged to read, write, experiment, and dream can surprise the world with what he creates.
And Abhiraj Shee's story is still being written—one book, one idea, one achievement, and one dream at a time.
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