List of Underrated Indian Authors
In today’s realm of story trends what is major missing is the art of story telling seems lost forever. We grew up reading old classics and master pieces which were deeply researched poured from the heart .While in this era this intensity for the love of story telling mastery of the skill , passion from deep within seems lost. The recent trends of young Indian authors include different stories depicting the recent lifestyle and relations is picking toll on the youth; while the stories that once thought our forefathers and father’s what actual writing is has been lost in the flow of time and also a new books which are masterpieces of writing in the current era are been looked upon by the reader who have been fascinated by the cover and not the book.
<big>1. R.K Narayan</big>
One rarely know that the famous TV series Malgudi Days is actually based upon the book, The Guide. R.K Narayan unlike his famous brother R.K.Laxman is known for humor and satire. He started as a reporter for the paper The Justice.His first work was Swami and his friends which was well received , most of his books were based on his personal experience like Bachelor of arts. He often depicted the day to day life, people around and the surroundings one can easily relate to.His woks include The dark room,third sequel and completion of swami and his friends. He was compared to William Faulkner of the west for the creations of imaginative town of the south and depicting life of people within in.Also his other works like Next Sunday, My dateless diary ,My days and many more are often under looked these days.
<big>2.Khushwant Singh</big>
A notable work of Khushwant Sigh , Train to Pakistan depicting India Pakistan partition has been recognized world wide , however his works from past years have been overlooked including Ghadar 1915, Women and Men in my life ,Inida :an introduction , The sunset club,Delhi :A novel and lot more.He was a lawyer by profession and also worked as a journalist . His work mostly includes description of the past and present. He worked as an editor for leading newspaper and as a journalist at All India Radio. The way he depicts the different phases of life along with the art of bringing eroticness yet strong emotions in a story makes the reader fall for more. His style of writing also less known still remains unmatched.
<big>3.Chitra Banerjee</big>
An author of generation many people have overlooked Chitra’s art of storytelling and her deep knowledge of history. Her book Palace of illusions takes one back to the era of Mahabharata and can literally witness the incidents through the mesmerizing words.She has also written children’s novels.Among her award wining works are Arranged Marriage :Stories a collection of short stories ,The mistress of Spices ,The Vine of desire and many more are worth read and indulging as she takes you on a wonderful journey through the magic of her simple and elegant style of writing.
<big>4.Rohinton Mistry</big>
Many of us don’t know about Rohinton as brother as author and playwright Cyrus Mistry, his book A fine balance is totally worth a read. He also writes short stories and chapbooks.His other works include Family Matters,Such a long journey ,Tales from Firozsha Baag , Searching for Stevenson and The Scream .His writings depict the socio economic Indian life and the Parsi culture and rituals.
<big>5.Laxman Rao</big>
A tea seller by profession Laxman Rao has written many books and have self published his books due to lack of producers. His books include Ramdas, Narmada and he is currently working on many others.
<big>1. R.K Narayan</big>
One rarely know that the famous TV series Malgudi Days is actually based upon the book, The Guide. R.K Narayan unlike his famous brother R.K.Laxman is known for humor and satire. He started as a reporter for the paper The Justice.His first work was Swami and his friends which was well received , most of his books were based on his personal experience like Bachelor of arts. He often depicted the day to day life, people around and the surroundings one can easily relate to.His woks include The dark room,third sequel and completion of swami and his friends. He was compared to William Faulkner of the west for the creations of imaginative town of the south and depicting life of people within in.Also his other works like Next Sunday, My dateless diary ,My days and many more are often under looked these days.
<big>2.Khushwant Singh</big>
A notable work of Khushwant Sigh , Train to Pakistan depicting India Pakistan partition has been recognized world wide , however his works from past years have been overlooked including Ghadar 1915, Women and Men in my life ,Inida :an introduction , The sunset club,Delhi :A novel and lot more.He was a lawyer by profession and also worked as a journalist . His work mostly includes description of the past and present. He worked as an editor for leading newspaper and as a journalist at All India Radio. The way he depicts the different phases of life along with the art of bringing eroticness yet strong emotions in a story makes the reader fall for more. His style of writing also less known still remains unmatched.
<big>3.Chitra Banerjee</big>
An author of generation many people have overlooked Chitra’s art of storytelling and her deep knowledge of history. Her book Palace of illusions takes one back to the era of Mahabharata and can literally witness the incidents through the mesmerizing words.She has also written children’s novels.Among her award wining works are Arranged Marriage :Stories a collection of short stories ,The mistress of Spices ,The Vine of desire and many more are worth read and indulging as she takes you on a wonderful journey through the magic of her simple and elegant style of writing.
<big>4.Rohinton Mistry</big>
Many of us don’t know about Rohinton as brother as author and playwright Cyrus Mistry, his book A fine balance is totally worth a read. He also writes short stories and chapbooks.His other works include Family Matters,Such a long journey ,Tales from Firozsha Baag , Searching for Stevenson and The Scream .His writings depict the socio economic Indian life and the Parsi culture and rituals.
<big>5.Laxman Rao</big>
A tea seller by profession Laxman Rao has written many books and have self published his books due to lack of producers. His books include Ramdas, Narmada and he is currently working on many others.
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