23 Jun 2026
Master Speaks 10 - Best Friend of Authors and World's Best Book Distributor Rohit Jerajani
Express Book Service is a heritage, award‑winning bookstore with a legendary owner and incredible stories, so the description, timestamps, and tags should highlight legacy, celebrities, author support, and “best bookstore in India”.Optimized YouTube descriptionBest Friend of Authors & India’s Best Bookstore: In this episode, Shreeram Iyer sits down with Rohit Jerajani, fourth‑generation owner of Pune’s iconic Express Book Service – a heritage bookstore from the pre‑Independence era that won the “Best Book Store 2025” award at the India Reading Olympiad.Discover how this 80+ year‑old bookstore has:Served legends like #jrdtata , #sardarpatel , #jawaharlalnehru, #narayanamurthy , #sudhamurty , #latamangeshkar , #pankajudhas , #jagjitsingh , and India’s top cricketers.Hosted 4,000+ authors, curated thousands of signed copies, and become a true “best friend of authors”.Survived COVID, piracy, and the age of e‑commerce while never going online, yet still delivering books across India faster than most platforms.What you’ll learn in this conversation:How a family‑run bookstore has preserved reading culture for four generations.Rohit’s journey as India’s go‑to book distributor for authors, corporates, lit‑fests, and music festivals.The truth about book piracy and fake “first copies” sold online – and why original books and author royalties matter.Practical life and business lessons from a seasoned entrepreneur who has built community, not just a store.If you are:An author looking for a champion who can get your books to the right readers.A book lover who values original, signed copies and curated recommendations.An entrepreneur who wants to learn how to build a legacy brand offline in a digital world.…this conversation is for you.📍 About Express Book ServiceExpress Book Service is a 70+ year‑old heritage bookstore on East Street, Camp, Pune, known for its deep relationships with authors, 30,000+ titles, 300+ magazines, and unique initiatives like “Books on Wheels” and author talks in corporates, schools and literature festivals.📞 Get signed books / connect with RohitFor author‑signed copies and special orders, reach out to Express Book Service:Phone / WhatsApp: +91 98220 26389Email: rohitexpress@yahoo.com🎧 About the Shreeram Iyer PodcastLong‑form conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, creators, and leaders who are shaping business, culture, and communities in India and beyond.👉 If you enjoyed this episode, do:Share this with book lovers, authors, and entrepreneursSuggested timestamps (with strong hooks)You can refine exact minutes from the final edit, but phrasing/hooks can be used as is:00:00 – “Why this 80‑year‑old bookstore feels like heaven for readers” – intro & setting the context in Express Book Service03:00 – Pre‑Independence legacy: how a small shop became India’s heritage bookstore06:30 – Stories of JRD Tata, Sardar Patel, Nehru, and early celebrity visitors10:30 – Osho, Lata Mangeshkar, Pankaj Udhas, Jagjit Singh – music, cassettes, and unforgettable evenings in the shop16:30 – 30,000+ titles, 4,000+ authors: what it takes to curate India’s most loved bookstore22:00 – How Rohit built “the best friend of authors” brand & supports unknown writers28:00 – The world’s first international sports literature festival and Indian/Australian cricket legends in a bookstore33:00 – COVID, closures, and how Express Book Service refused to die38:00 – Piracy, fake “first copies” online, and why originals matter for authors44:00 – One‑day book deliveries and how Rohit competes with online giants without selling online49:00 – How he gets authors on corporate stages and virtual platforms53:00 – Three non‑negotiable rules for entrepreneurs: honesty, service, and gratitude56:00 – What legacy means: from grandfather’s vision to a fourth‑generation mission
