Arundhati Roy
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Arundhati Roy
Summary
Arundhati Roy is a human[1]. Born in Shillong[2], she… she was born on November 24, 1961[3]. She worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], essayist[7], and film screenwriter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,134 views/month, #4,170 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Arundhati Roy was born in Shillong[2].
- Arundhati Roy was born on November 24, 1961[3].
- Arundhati Roy's mother was Mary Roy[10].
- Among Arundhati Roy's spouses was Pradip Krishen[11].
- Arundhati Roy held citizenship in India[12].
- Arundhati Roy's professions included novelist[4].
- Arundhati Roy's professions included writer[5].
- Arundhati Roy worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Arundhati Roy's professions included essayist[7].
- Arundhati Roy worked as a film screenwriter[8].
- Arundhati Roy worked as a television writer[13].
- Arundhati Roy's field of work was essay[14].
- Arundhati Roy's field of work was activism[15].
- Arundhati Roy's field of work was film screenwriting[16].
- Arundhati Roy's field of work was television screenwriting[17].
- Arundhati Roy's field of work was women's rights[18].
- Arundhati Roy's field of work was environmental protection[19].
- Arundhati Roy's education included a stint at University of Delhi[20].
- Arundhati Roy's education included a stint at Lawrence School, Lovedale[21].
- Arundhati Roy was educated at Pallikoodam[22].
- A notable work attributed to Arundhati Roy is The God of Small Things[23].
- Arundhati Roy received the Norman Mailer Prize[24].
- Arundhati Roy received the Sydney Peace Prize[25].
- Arundhati Roy received the Booker Prize[26].
- Arundhati Roy received the National Film Award for Best Screenplay[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Shillong[2], Arundhati Roy… she was born on November 24, 1961[3]. Her mother was Mary Roy[10].
Education
Educated at University of Delhi[20], a central university[28], in India[29], founded in 1922[30], headquartered in New Delhi[31]; Lawrence School, Lovedale[21], a school[32], in India[33], founded in 1858[34]; and Pallikoodam[22], a school[35], in India[36], founded in 1967[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], essayist[7], film screenwriter[8], and television writer[13]. Fields of work include essay[14], a literary genre[38]; activism[15], a concept[39]; film screenwriting[16], an occupation[40]; television screenwriting[17]; women's rights[18], a concept[41]; and environmental protection[19], an academic discipline[42].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Arundhati Roy is The God of Small Things[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Norman Mailer Prize[24], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 2009[45]; Sydney Peace Prize[25], a peace award[46], in Australia[47]; Booker Prize[26], a literary award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1969[50], headquartered in London[51]; National Film Award for Best Screenplay[27], a class of award[52]; Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize[53]; and Sahitya Akademi Award in English[54], a literary award[55], in India[56].
Personal Life
Arundhati Roy was married to Pradip Krishen[11]. Her religion is recorded as Hinduism[57].
Why It Matters
Arundhati Roy ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,134 views/month, #4,170 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to her include The God of Small Things[60], a literary work[61] and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness[62], a literary work[63].
FAQs
Where was Arundhati Roy born?
Arundhati Roy was born in Shillong[2].
Who were Arundhati Roy's parents?
Arundhati Roy's mother was Mary Roy[10].
Who was Arundhati Roy married to?
Arundhati Roy's spouses include Pradip Krishen[11].
What did Arundhati Roy do for work?
Arundhati Roy worked as novelist[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], essayist[7], and film screenwriter[8].
Where did Arundhati Roy go to school?
Arundhati Roy was educated at University of Delhi[20], Lawrence School, Lovedale[21], and Pallikoodam[22].
What awards did Arundhati Roy receive?
Honors received include Norman Mailer Prize[24], Sydney Peace Prize[25], Booker Prize[26], and National Film Award for Best Screenplay[27].