Arundhati Roy

Giving voice to the unheard

1997–present

Fiction, Political Commentary

English

India

'Arundhati Roy is an Indian author and activist known for her Booker Prize-winning debut novel The God of Small Things. She is equally celebrated for her fearless political writings and advocacy on human rights and environmental issues. Roy’s voice continues to challenge systems of power, making her one of the most important literary and social figures of modern India.'

About the Author

Arundhati Roy is an acclaimed Indian novelist and political activist whose work has left a deep imprint on world literature and social thought. Born in Shillong in 1961, Roy gained international recognition with her debut novel The God of Small Things, which won the 1997 Booker Prize. Her writing blends intimate storytelling with larger themes of inequality, identity, and resistance, making her one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fiction. Beyond fiction, Arundhati Roy has become a fearless commentator on politics, globalization, and human rights. Books like The Algebra of Infinite Justice and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness reflect her ability to intertwine personal and political narratives with poetic intensity. Roy’s essays have consistently challenged dominant narratives, giving voice to marginalized communities and critiquing structures of power. Through her literary and activist journey, Arundhati Roy has built a reputation as an uncompromising truth-teller who continues to influence both readers and thinkers around the world.