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About Rohinton Mistry

Birth

1952

First book

1991

Years writing

35

Biography

Rohinton Mistry is an Indian-born Canadian writer. He has been the recipient of the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 2012. Each of his three novels was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. All have been set in India, told from the perspective of Parsis, and explore themes of family life, poverty, discrimination, and the corrupting influence of society.

Rohinton Mistry was born in Bombay in 1952 and later moved to Canada, where he established his literary career.

His work is globally recognized for masterfully portraying the complexities of life in India.

Among his most notable titles are the acclaimed novels Such a Long Journey and A Fine Balance.

His narrative explores profound themes such as life in apartment houses and the experiences of older men.

With a prolific career, the author has published nearly 48 works that solidify his voice in contemporary literature.