Exclusive Books Boeke Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (2006) Winner
Vikas Swarup
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Vikas Swarup
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1961-06-22 （Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh）
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- English, Turkish, Hindi
- Residence History
- Prayagraj → New Delhi → Ankara (Turkey) → Washington D.C. (USA) → Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) → London (UK) → Pretoria (South Africa) → Osaka (Japan)
Career
- Occupations
- Diplomat (Indian Foreign Service), Writer
- Active Years
- 1986-2021
- Affiliations
- Ministry of External Affairs, India
- Nominations
- International Dublin Literary Award 2025 longlist (The Girl with Seven Lives)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Allahabad | — | Psychology, History, Philosophy | — | — | India |
University of Allahabad
Psychology, History, Philosophy
Country:
India
Higher studies
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Exclusive Books Boeke Prize | Q & A | — | Exclusive Books | Winner |
| 2007 | Prix Grand Public | Q & A | — | Paris Book Fair | Winner |
Exclusive Books Boeke Prize
2006
Work:
Q & A
Organization:
Exclusive Books
Result:
Winner
Prix Grand Public
2007
Work:
Q & A
Organization:
Paris Book Fair
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Q & A
2005 MysteryThe story of a penniless waiter in Mumbai who becomes the biggest quiz show winner in history.
PovertyUnderbelly of India
Adaptations
- [Film] Slumdog Millionaire / Danny Boyle (2008)
Translations
- Translated into 43 languages
Bibliography
- Q & A (2005)
- Six Suspects (2008)
- The Accidental Apprentice (2013)
- The Girl with Seven Lives (2024)
Legacy
Known for Q & A adapted into Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire. Distinguished diplomatic career.
Trivia
- Debut novel based on a quiz show became a massive hit.
- Transitioned from diplomat to author.