Indian authors and their famous books to add to your to-read list

India is celebrated for its diverse literary heritage for ages. With more than 22 languages prevailing in the country, a wide variety of authors have penned great classics in different languages, entertaining readers across the country. From Rabindranath Tagore’s Geethanjali to Durjoy Dutta’s Till the Last Breath, many authors have impressed masses of book-enthusiasts with their unconventional story-telling style and gripping story plots. Here is a list of authors, whose books are a must-read.

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Amrita Pritam

Considered as a legend of the Indian literature, Amrita Pritam is a noted poet and a novelist. Famous for her controversial texts in the pre-partition era, Amrita penned the bestselling novel, Pinjar, which was later adapted into a movie. Bestowed with prestigious awards like Sahitya Akademi, Bharatiya Jnanpith and Padma Vibhushan, Amrita Pritam is remembered even today for her poem, Ajj Ankhaan Waris Shah Nu.

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R.K Narayan

Considered as one of the leading figures of the early Indian literature, R.K Narayan is famous for his simple and modest writing style. Born in Chennai, R. K Narayan shot to fame with the success of the bestselling novel, The Dark Room. The Padma Bhushan awardee is best-known for his works like Malgudi Days and The Financial Man. Narayan is considered as one of the few Indian writers from British India, who popularised Indian culture with his work across the globe.

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Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

A popular essayist and novelist from the colonial times, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's contribution to the Hindi literature is huge. Chattopadhyay is famous for his essays on patriarchy and the bigotry in society. The author is famous for his works like Devdas and Parineeta, which were later adapted into movies.

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