Vikram Seth date of birth:
June 20, 1952
How old is Vikram Seth?
74
Where was Vikram Seth born?
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
What is Vikram Seth nationality?
Indian
What is Vikram Seth's occupation?
Novelist, poet
What genre is Vikram Seth's work?
novels, poetry, libretto, travel writing, children's literature, biography/memoir
Short Biography
Vikram Seth CBE (/ˈsɛθ/; born 20 June 1952) is an Indian novelist and poet. He has written several novels and poetry books. He has received several awards including Padma Shri, Sahitya Akademi Award, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, WH Smith Literary Award and Crossword Book Award. Seth's collections of poetry such as Mappings and Beastly Tales are notable contributions to the Indian English language poetry canon.