Author of the Day: Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy is one of India’s most influential writers and activists, who is known for her powerful storytelling and bold views on society, politics, and human rights. People all over the world are still inspired by her books.

She is the author of the best selling novels “The God of Small Things”, which won the Booker Prize in 1997, and “The Ministry of Utmost Happiness,” which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2017.

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Author of the Day: Arundhati Roy

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Arundhati Roy (born 1961) is a widely read Indian author, novelist, essayist, and even activist. In 1997, she won a Booker Prize for her novel, the god of Small Things, which made her known all over the world. She is an influential figure in contemporary Indian literature because her writing is aimed at fairness, environment and politics.

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About Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy is known because of her personal style and courageous views. She is a non-fiction and fiction author, and her work is characterised by actual issues of society.

The God of Small Things, her first novel, was made a bestseller and a record in the whole world. Her second novel, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, also received international attention and acclaim, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2017.

Other than writing novels, she has also authored significant non-fiction books like Azadi and My Seditious Heart, the books in which she discusses politics, freedom, and rights.

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Quick Facts About Arundhati Roy

Early Life

Arundhati Roy was born in Shillong, India and was brought up in Aymanam in Kerala. Her mother, Mary Roy, was a renowned women rights movement activist and she had an enormous impact on Arundhati's thoughts and character. 

She attended the School of Planning and Architecture at Delhi. She experimented most with various jobs at a young age, teaching and screenwriting among others.

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Career

Arundhati Roy began in film and television scriptwriting. She also featured in the movie " In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones". 

In 1997, her fame came with The God of Small Things that won the renowned Booker Prize and made her famous across the globe. 

Then, she devoted her time to writing essays and talking about such significant global problems as environmental protection, human rights, and governmental policies. 

This is because of her transparency and bold writing style which places her among the current writers.

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Famous Books of Arundhati Roy

Novels

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Non-Fiction Books & Essays

Achievements

Arundhati Roy has received several awards and recognitions for her literary and social contributions:

• Booker Prize in 1997 for The God of Small Things

• First Indian woman to win the Booker Prize

• Sydney Peace Prize for social activism

• PEN Pinter Prize for powerful writing

• Global recognition for her contribution to literature and human rights

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Legacy

Arundhati Roy has a good and provoking legacy. She is not only an author, she is also an advocate of fairness and equality. 

Several readers, students and thinkers all around the world continue to be inspired by her books. 

She has left a strong impression in the world of literature and activism through her courageous writing and activism. She is still one of the most significant voices of modern India even today.

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