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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

University of Allahabad
Psychology, History, Philosophy
Country: India
Higher studies

Awards

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 Mystery

The 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.