Kersi Khambatta

Event Description

Kersi Khambatta is an Indian screenwriter, author, and former merchant navy sailor who transitioned to writing after 23 years at sea. He is highly regarded for co-writing acclaimed, unconventional Bollywood films like Being Cyrus (2006) and Finding Fanny (2014). Recently, he also spearheaded the script for Netflix India’s hit young-adult drama series, Class (2023).

Summary

As a novelist, Khambatta made his literary debut with The Village of Pointless Conversation (2016), which earned a spot on the Tata Literature Live! First Book Award longlist. He followed this success with his second book, The Stowaway (2022), a coming-of-age story set in Mumbai. He is widely recognized for his sharp dialogue, unique characters, and witty storytelling style.

Award Details

Padma Shri