Rabindranath Tagore
About: Nobel Laureate in Literature (1913); poet, philosopher, and polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music.
Famous Work: Gitanjali, The Home and the World, Gora
R.K. Narayan
- About: One of the pioneers of Indian literature in English. Known for his simple prose and evocative storytelling.
- Famous Work: Malgudi Days, The Guide, Swami and Friends
Arundhati Roy
About: Booker Prize-winning author, known for her political activism and powerful narrative voice.
Famous Work: The God of Small Things, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
Jhumpa Lahiri
About: Indian-American author known for her themes of immigrant identity and cultural displacement.
Famous Work: Interpreter of Maladies (Pulitzer Prize), The Namesake
Salman Rushdie
About: Known for his complex and imaginative narratives, blending magical realism with historical fiction.
Famous Work: Midnight’s Children (Booker Prize), The Satanic Verses
Ruskin Bond
About: Loved for his simple and nostalgic stories, especially for children and young adults.
Famous Work: The Blue Umbrella, The Room on the Roof, A Flight of Pigeons
Vikram Seth
About: A versatile writer, equally skilled in poetry and prose. Known for expansive storytelling.
Famous Work: A Suitable Boy, An Equal Music
Khushwant Singh
About: Journalist, editor, and novelist known for his wit, secularism, and historical insight.
Famous Work: Train to Pakistan, The Company of Women
Anita Desai
About: Known for exploring the inner lives and psychological landscapes of her characters.
Famous Work: Clear Light of Day, In Custody, Fasting, Feasting
Munshi Premchand
About: Father of modern Hindi-Urdu literature; known for realistic tales of rural India and social issues.
Famous Work: Godaan, Nirmala, Kafan