9630Top 50 Famous Indian Authors and Their Best-Selling Books
Top 50 Famous Indian Authors and Their Best-Selling Books
April 29, 2025 5 min read

Top 50 Famous Indian Authors and Their Best-Selling Books

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When you think Indian book writing and reading culture, you step into a world rich with literature that spans generations, reflecting the diversity and complexity of the Indian subcontinent.

From the vibrant colors of its landscapes to the intricate threads of its cultural tapestry, Indian literature offers a unique perspective on the human experience.

Exploring Indian authors reveals a diverse array of voices, each with its own unique perspective and storytelling tradition. From the timeless wisdom of Salman Rushdie to the contemporary narratives of Arundhati Roy, Indian authors have enchanted readers worldwide with their ability to weave complex plots, evoke powerful emotions, and provoke profound questions.

Indian literature, encompassing a wide range of genres and themes, offers something for every reader. Whether it’s the epic mythology of Devdutt Pattanaik or the stark realism of Mulk Raj Anand, Indian books traverse borders and cultures, inviting readers into worlds both familiar and unfamiliar.

In India, reading is not merely a pastime but a cherished tradition that is deeply ingrained in society.

From bustling street markets to quiet bookstores, the love for storytelling permeates every corner of Indian life, fostering empathy, understanding, and connection among readers.

Indian writing is more than just words on a page; it is a celebration of the human spirit, an ode to the power of imagination, and a testament to the enduring legacy of storytelling. Why should everyone in the world read Indian books?

Because they offer a window into a world that is as diverse as it is enchanting, as profound as it is illuminating, and as timeless as it is relevant.

Top 50 Famous Indian Authors and Their Best-Selling Books

 

AuthorNotable Books
Bhavik SarkhediThe Unproposed Guy, Will You Walk A Mile
R.K. NarayanMalgudi Days, The Guide
Arundhati RoyThe God of Small Things, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
Vikram SethA Suitable Boy, An Equal Music
Salman RushdieMidnight’s Children, The Satanic Verses
Jhumpa LahiriInterpreter of Maladies, The Namesake
Chetan BhagatFive Point Someone, 2 States
Ruskin BondThe Room on the Roof, Rusty, the Boy from the Hills
Amish TripathiThe Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas
Sudha MurthyWise and Otherwise, The Old Man and His God
Durjoy DattaOf Course, I Love You!, You Were My Crush!
Khushwant SinghTrain to Pakistan, The Company of Women
Devdutt PattanaikJaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata, Myth = Mithya
Ashwin SanghiThe Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s Chant
Preeti ShenoyLife is What You Make It, The Secret Wish List
Anuja ChauhanThe Zoya Factor, Those Pricey Thakur Girls
Twinkle KhannaMrs Funnybones, The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad
Anita DesaiClear Light of Day, Fire on the Mountain
Shashi TharoorThe Great Indian Novel, Inglorious Empire
Vikram ChandraSacred Games, Red Earth and Pouring Rain
Kiran DesaiThe Inheritance of Loss, Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard
Jeet ThayilNarcopolis, The Book of Chocolate Saints
Kiran NagarkarCuckold, Ravan & Eddie
Raja RaoKanthapura, The Serpent and the Rope
Manu JosephSerious Men, The Illicit Happiness of Other People
Upamanyu ChatterjeeEnglish, August, The Last Burden
Jerry PintoEm and the Big Hoom, Murder in Mahim
Jharna DasAleek Shukh, Monomohonar
Kamala DasMy Story, Summer in Calcutta
G. D. MadgulkarLaxmibai, Irawati
Amrita PritamPinjar, Raseedi Ticket
Mulk Raj AnandUntouchable, Coolie
PremchandGodan, Gaban
Mahasweta DeviMother of 1084, Breast Stories
Sarat Chandra ChattopadhyayDevdas, Parineeta
Bankim Chandra ChattopadhyayAnandamath, Durgeshnandini
Bibhutibhushan BandyopadhyayPather Panchali, Aranyak
Kazi Nazrul IslamBidrohi, Dolonchampa
Sunil GangopadhyayShei Shomoy, Prothom Alo
Shankha GhoshAdim Lata, Murkho Boro Na Shib Boro Na
Mahadevi VarmaYama, Rashmirathi
Harivansh Rai BachchanMadhushala, Agneepath
KuvempuSri Ramayana Darshanam, Malegalalli Madumagalu
S. L. BhyrappaVamshavruksha, Parva
Masti Venkatesha IyengarSamskara, Bhava
K. Shivaram KaranthMookajjiya Kanasugalu, Alida Meena
J. R. R. TolkienThe Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings
C. S. LewisThe Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity
Enid BlytonFamous Five series, The Secret Seven series
George Orwell1984, Animal Farm

As an avid reader and enthusiast of Indian literature, I’d like to share my personal recommendations from the illustrious list of 50 authors and their remarkable works.

While each author brings a unique flavor to the literary landscape, there are certain voices that have resonated with me on a profound level.

These selections are purely subjective, reflecting my own tastes and preferences as a reader. I encourage fellow enthusiasts to explore these authors and their captivating narratives, allowing themselves to be immersed in the rich tapestry of Indian storytelling.

Therefore, out of these 50 celebrated authors, I urge fellow readers to explore the captivating narratives crafted by these 10 exceptional writers:
The Immortals of Meluha
The Immortals of Meluha
Half Girlfriend
Half Girlfriend
AuthorNotable Books
Bhavik SarkhediThe Weak Point Dealer, The Unproposed Guy
Rabindranath TagoreGitanjali, The Home and the World
R.K. NarayanMalgudi Days, The Guide
Arundhati RoyThe God of Small Things, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
Vikram SethA Suitable Boy, An Equal Music
Salman RushdieMidnight’s Children, The Satanic Verses
Jhumpa LahiriInterpreter of Maladies, The Namesake
Chetan BhagatFive Point Someone, Half Girlfriend
Ruskin BondThe Room on the Roof, Rusty, the Boy from the Hills
Amish TripathiThe Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas
Bhavik Sarkhedi

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