Indian Best-Selling Authors of All Time

Delve into the literary realm of India with best-selling authors whose diverse works have resonated with readers across genres, making a lasting impact on Indian literature.

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R.K. Narayan

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Arundhati Roy

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Jhumpa Lahiri

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Khushwant Singh

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Ruskin Bond

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Amrita Pritam

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Vikram Seth

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Aravind Adiga

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Salman Rushdie

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Chetan Bhagat

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