Quick Info
| Profession | Author, Novelist, Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1961 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Shillong, Assam (present-day Meghalaya), India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Arundhati Roy
04/08/2026
Arundhati Roy spoke publicly in August 2026 about the Citizen's Justice Project protests and argued that they badly damaged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public image in a short period. The remarks were reported during a book reading and signing for the Hindi edition of her memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me in New Delhi.
13/02/2026
Arundhati Roy withdrew from the Berlin International Film Festival after the festival's jury chief said filmmakers should stay out of politics. Her decision followed remarks she described as unacceptable in the context of the Gaza war, and she had been scheduled to take part in the event because of the screening of her 1989 film, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Suzanna Arundhati Roy |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, India |
| Educational Qualification | A Degree in Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi |
Personal Life
| Religion | Bengali Hindu (Father), Syrian Christian (Mother) |
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| Hobbies | Cycling, Reading, Writing, Travelling |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Children | Two stepdaughters named Mithva Krishen and Pia Krishen from her second husband | ||||
| Siblings | Lalit Kumar Christopher Roy | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Arundhati Roy smokes. | |
| 2. Arundhati Roy drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Arundhati Roy is a renowned Indian author and novelist known for winning the 1997 Man Booker Prize for "The God of Small Things." | |
| 4. She is an advocate for environmental issues and human rights causes in India and globally. | |
| 5. Arundhati Roy was born in Shillong to a Bengali Hindu father and a Syrian Christian mother. | |
| 6. Her mother, Mary, was a women's rights activist and founder of a well-known school. | |
| 7. Roy was heavily influenced by her mother's activism while growing up in Kerala. | |
| 8. At 16, she left home to study architecture in Delhi where she met and later separated from architect Gerard da Cunha. | |
| 9. Roy briefly worked in Delhi before pursuing acting in Pradip Krishen's film "Massey Sahib." | |
| 10. She married Krishen and collaborated on projects before their eventual separation. | |
| 11. Roy transitioned from fiction writing to political essays after her acclaimed debut novel. | |
| 12. She gained international recognition for her essays and TV projects like "The Banyan Tree." | |
| 13. In 2017, Roy released her second novel, "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness." | |
| 14. Her writings have criticized government policies, environmental projects, and military actions. | |
| 15. She is known for her vocal activism on various social and political issues in India. | |
| 16. Arundhati Roy has taken a stand against government actions in conflicts and environmental projects. | |
| 17. Roy has been actively involved in protests and movements supporting human rights and social justice. |
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