Rohinton Mistry
0 sources
Summary
Rohinton Mistry was born on July 3, 1952[1], in Mumbai[2]. He has worked as a writer[3] and novelist[4]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,864 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[6]
- Educated at: University of Toronto[7], St. Xavier's College[8]
- Notable work: Such a Long Journey[9], A Fine Balance[10]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[11], Commonwealth Writers' Prize[12], Neustadt International Prize for Literature[13], Giller Prize[14], Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[15], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[16], Member of the Order of Canada[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Archives at: Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections[20]
- Family name: Mistry (surname)[21]
- Given name: Rohinton[22]
- Described by source: South Asian Novelists in English: An A-to-Z Guide[23]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Writing language: English[26]
Why It Matters
Rohinton Mistry has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Works attributed to him include A Fine Balance[29], a literary work[30].
FAQs
Where was Rohinton Mistry born?
Rohinton Mistry's place of birth was Mumbai[2].
What did Rohinton Mistry do for work?
Rohinton Mistry worked as a writer[3] and novelist[4].
Where did Rohinton Mistry go to school?
Rohinton Mistry was educated at University of Toronto[7] and St. Xavier's College[8].
What awards did Rohinton Mistry receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[11], Commonwealth Writers' Prize[12], Neustadt International Prize for Literature[13], and Giller Prize[14].