In today’s world, where chasing fame, followers, and funding defines success, Akshay Sharma chooses to walk the lesser-traveled road; one shaped by purpose, silence, and spirit. A best-selling author, actor, composer, and founder of the publishing and media movement Mark-Fly, Akshay is not simply creating art or business, he is living out a philosophy. He says social media followers are just metrics. Real followers are from real life, as he doesn’t quite believe in having millions of followers on social media but in real life through his books, films, and entrepreneurship.
From the quiet streets of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, to a global presence that reached its symbolic peak at Times Square in 2024, Akshay’s life has been anything but ordinary. Yet he carries it all with a gentle humility that surprises many. His journey, he often says, is less about success and more about remembering who stood beside him when he had nothing.
> “People forget the ones who built their foundation the moment they see the spotlight,” he says. “But light only lasts when the roots are strong.”
The Unexpected Rise:
In 2018, Akshay released his debut book, “Flying Dreams,” a deeply personal story reflected with many dreamers, that unexpectedly became a phenomenon. It connected with over 1,00,000 in reach, found presence in 60+ countries, and reached iconic hands: Shri Amitabh Bachchan, Yash, Sudha Murthy, VVS Laxman, Gaur Gopal Das, Kabir Bedi, Astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, K. Annamalai, and 100 more leaders, artists, and changemakers across industries.
Though Akshay celebrated the celebrity reach. But What moved him most was when a stranger from a remote village sent a letter saying: “Your story made me believe mine is worth telling too.”
That’s what keeps him going, not applause, but connection.
In 2024, his second novel, “A Writer on a Mission: The Rise of Astraavan,” found international acclaim within months. Readers across the globe resonated with the story of a lone warrior walking with integrity in a world full of noise, much like Akshay himself. It’s an adventure-spy thriller, part one of a two-book series.
Mark-Fly: Built from Zero, Run on Love
Founded on February 14, 2019, Mark-Fly was never just a company. It was a silent vow to rebuild the dreams his father lost due to health issues and financial setbacks. Alongside his sister Vrisha Sharma, Akshay nurtured Mark-Fly into a platform that has supported and promoted 500+ authors, awarded 75 authors from Coimbatore Literary Awards forum also known as CLA GLOBAL AWARDS, and reached 1.5 million people across the globe.
In 2025, the platform made history by showcasing 28 authors, from first-time voices to national bestsellers, on a unified global stage. For Akshay, this wasn’t a business move. It was a restoration of stories, of dignity, of belief.
His career in cinema and music mirrored the same heartbeat. With an acting debut in “Pathu Thala” (2023) and work in “Bhai: Sleeper Cell,” Soon to release, Akshay entered Tamil cinema with gratitude. His original music compositions like “The Pain of Ronny,” “A Writer on a Mission,” and the “Astraavan” theme garnered over 75,000 listeners, not for virality, but because they touched something real.
Spiritual, Not overly Religious. Strong, Not overly Loud.
Many say Akshay has chosen spiritual path, but he’s the first to clarify:
> “I don’t sit down to pray every day. But I remember God every second. My every move is guided by karma and consciousness.”
He doesn’t preach faith; he lives it. He has learned from the Bhagavad Gita that intention matters more than outcome, and that the ego is the first thing one must defeat on the path to freedom.
He withdraws silently from people with jealousy, ego, or ill intention, not to punish them, but to protect his peace. “You don’t owe anyone an explanation for choosing peace,” he often says.
His mantra: do good for others, but don’t let them take the good out of you.
It’s a line born from heartbreak, from years of being the giver in rooms full of takers. “People will take your support, your warmth, your time, and when they no longer need it, they will leave you standing with an empty plate,” he reflects.
Despite it all, he doesn’t believe in revenge. He doesn’t retaliate. He lets go.
But he never lets go of those who are in pain. “I may not always be beside people living in luxury. But I will always stand beside someone going through their darkest hour. That’s where I belong, not in the light, but as the light.”
A Voice That Honors Others
Since 2018, Akshay has been invited as chief guest at more than 100 shows and events, including corporate summits, literature festivals, universities, and film forums. Till date, he has presented over 750 awards to women achievers, entrepreneurs, authors, and individuals from underrepresented spaces. For many of these events, he did not charge a single rupee, even during times of personal financial hardship. His belief: the spotlight should always fall on those who need it most.
The Spiritual CEO
Today, Akshay leads with what he calls a balanced truth:
> “Money is everything when you need it. But it’s nothing when you lose yourself for it.”
He neither chases wealth nor runs from it. He welcomes success but refuses to be owned by it. He’s here to live with freedom, peace, and purpose, and to uplift those who are real, not opportunistic.
His journey has been a roller coaster, with moments of fame, phases of silence, seasons of giving, and stretches of being overlooked. But through it all, Akshay remains grounded in his karma and committed to his cause.
> “Sometimes the giver needs support too,” he admits. “But we givers… we’re often too proud to ask.”
And yet, he continues, not for validation, not for gain, but because he knows his journey was never just about him. It was always about something greater.
Many asks, ‘What is Akshay Sharma’s purpose?” He is here to guide, to travel along.
A movement. A memory. A promise. A legacy.
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