Pavan K. Varma (born 5 November 1953) is an Indian diplomat, politician, and author who served as an ambassador to Bhutan and Cyprus.

[citation needed] Varma has also translated the poetry of Kaifi Azmi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Gulzar (four volumes), all published by Penguin.

[citation needed] Varma's first work of fiction When Loss is Gain was launched in January 2012 by Aleph and is now to be made into a Bollywood film.

[citation needed] Gulzar's translation of Varma's epic poem, Yudhister & Draupadi, was released in November 2013 by Penguin and has now been adapted into a play.

[citation needed] Varma's book Chanakya's New Manifesto: To Resolve the Crisis within India was launched by Aleph in January 2013.

In 2018 he was also conferred an Honorary Doctorate by the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management for his book Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism's Greatest Thinker (Westland-Amazon).

[citation needed] Varma was conferred an Honorary Doctoral Degree for his contribution to the fields of diplomacy, literature, culture, and aesthetics by the University of Indianapolis in 2005.