Megha Majumdar (English)
Megha Majumdar, born on August 4, 1987, in Kolkata, is a renowned English fiction writer whose debut novel, A Burning, garnered international acclaim. After moving to the U.S. for her education, she earned degrees from Harvard and Johns Hopkins University. Now living in New York City, she served as the editor-in-chief of the online magazine Catapult.
Her debut novel, A Burning, became the New York Times bestseller and won the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar (2021) and the Whiting Award (2022). Translated into 11 languages, A Burning is an electrifying narrative that follows three characters whose lives become intertwined after a terrorist attack. The novel's sharp portrayal of aspirations, social struggles, and the human condition has made it a global sensation. Her work has been longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction and has garnered widespread acclaim for its riveting storytelling and masterful prose. Alongside her writing, Majumdar continues to make an impact as a prominent editor and a significant voice in modern fiction.
