Nayantara Sahgal
May 10, 1927
Nayantara Sahgal is an Indian writer whose fiction delves into the responses of India's elite to the crises brought about by political change. She was among the first female Indian authors writing in English to gain significant recognition. Sahgal's work critically examines the intricate interplay of power, politics, and personal lives within the fabric of Indian society, offering keen insights into the nation's evolving landscape.