Happy birthday! Arundhati Roy turns 64 today

‘The God of Small Things’ author Arundhati Roy is celebrating her 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author-activist Arundhati Roy has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Roy, a cultural icon

Born Suzanna Arundhati Roy in Shillong on November 24, 1961, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Roy's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Arundhati hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Arundhati Roy as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 64.

Happy Birthday, Arundhati, you're the best!

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