Jun 03, 2025

7 Notable Indian Literary Voices

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Kamala Das

‘My Story’, exploring female sexuality and complex themes of identity, she is known for her bold poetry and prose.

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Arundhati Roy

Her Booker-Prize winning novel ‘God of Small Things’ is a must read. Go and enjoy her sharp social commentary on caste and politics.

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Amitav Ghosh

"The Shadow Lines" and "The Ibis Trilogy" weave intricate narratives against the backdrop of colonialism and wit and satire.

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Jhumpa Lahiri

A master of storytelling, she won the Pulitzer Prize for ‘Interpreter of Maldives’. Irrfan Khan’s film, ‘Namesake’ is an adaptation of her novel.

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Khuswant Singh

The widely popular author of ‘Train to Pakistan’ surfaces around partition, as he captures you with his wit and satire.

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Writing readaptations of Indian Mythology, her ‘ Palace of Illusions’ and ‘Forest of Enchantment’ offers a deep insight on Mahabharata and Ramayana.

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Salman Rushdie

Blending history, politics and fantasy into a magical realism. His Booker-winning Midnight’s Children redefined postcolonial fiction.

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