Paulo Coelho posts viral pic of a Kerala auto-rickshaw with his name on it. Desi Twitter reacts

Novelist Paulo Coelho took to Twitter to share a picture of an auto-rickshaw from Kerala with his name on it that has gone viral on social media.

Paulo Coelho is among the most celebrated authors in the writers' fraternity. The Alchemist written by the Brazilian author is an all-time bestseller book worldwide. And this was actually proved by an auto-rickshaw driver from Kerala. Contrary to the witty one-liners and funny pictures on the back of the auto-rickshaws, this auto had the author’s name written on its back and now is viral. Kerala, India (thank you very much for the photo) pic.twitter.com/13IdqKwsMo Whether it's fiction or non fiction, every world classics are translated into Malayalam, mother tongue of Keralites. And you are one of the most celebrated modern day writer here in Kerala. Thanks for this article. Kerala can be proud of Pradeep! Such good things happen only in #Kerala. It's morning here in Kerala, and this is the first thing I saw today... Couldn't have been much better, because I started my journey with The Alchemist, glad that I'm still following it's path. Thank you for sharing this pic.PS: my twitter username suggests it Alchemist was the first (real) book I've read too. You are most famous and influential writer for Kerala peoples we love you pic.twitter.com/Qent4pjGhG We love your books sir Alchemist is a book that every reader loves The auto driver in question had Paulo Coelho’s name written on the back of his auto-rickshaw. He also had the name of the novel, The Alchemist, written below it in Malayalam. The 1988 novel is a story about a young shepherd boy and his journey through the pyramids of Egypt in search of love and to pursue what his heart desires. The photo was shared by the novelist himself on his social media handle and, since then, has gone viral on social media.