Talk:List of Indian writers

Please add Tabish Khair to your list of Indian authors

Semi-protected edit request on 25 December 2013
Kindly include Reekrit Serai, an India author of fiction. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reekrit_Serai)

Radzee (talk) 17:11, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
 * The page for that subject is currently under Proposed deletion. Let's wait and see what the outcome of that first. -- Alexf(talk) 01:59, 26 December 2013 (UTC)


 * ✅. -- Alexf(talk) 19:55, 29 December 2013 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 January 2015
Dr Sanjay Parva

180.151.81.90 (talk) 08:32, 27 January 2015 (UTC)

❌ although you haven't said what you want, I assume you want the name added to the list. However, Sanjay Parva does not have an article (or even appear anywhere on en.wikipedia) so cannot be added to the list until he has an article. - Arjayay (talk) 08:54, 27 January 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 July 2015
Gunjesh Bond120.59.52.101 (talk) 19:04, 22 July 2015 (UTC)

120.59.52.101 (talk) 19:04, 22 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Gunjesh Bond is an Indian Author who writes crime thriller, Cannolis (talk) 21:52, 22 July 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 July 2015
* [[Rohit N Shetty ]]

Contact.firstsetp (talk) 14:09, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Cannolis (talk) 14:32, 23 July 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 July 2015
addition of names

103.16.70.11 (talk) 19:19, 26 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Cannolis (talk) 19:26, 26 July 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 August 2015
since the page does not contain many new writers, i would like to add names

103.16.70.11 (talk) 14:09, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
 * ❌ THis is not a request but a wish. Request must be specific and for notable subjects. --

Semi-protected edit request on 3 August 2015
please add ADARSH BADRI

103.16.70.11 (talk) 14:14, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
 * ❌ Does Badri have an article? The list is only for notable subjects who already have an article in the English Wikipedia, asserting notability. -- Alexf(talk) 14:35, 3 August 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 August 2015
adarsh badri

103.16.70.11 (talk) 17:01, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
 * ❌ You asked for the same name yesterday. A question was asked of you, which you have not answered. In short, we do not list names unless they are notable, and already have an article that asserts their notability. --

Please add a bit about Atul Kaushal
He has penned an eBook '7 Seconds: Typical Teenager, Atypical Life' which is available on Amazon as well as Slideshare apart from penning several poems including his most famous ones called The 'Angel?' Series among 1000+ others on his Hello Poetry presence. He credits his taking to self-publishing on Amazon on the dismal state of affairs in the Indian publishing industry where only people with money can weild impact in the industry. But he has gathered a strong gathering on The Facebook page of 7 Seconds. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aks23121990 (talk • contribs) 15:52, 8 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Are you talking about yourself? That would be a conflict of interest. Are you trying to promote the books? Is the author notable? Does it already have an article in Wikipedia? (in order to appear in the list the subject must have an article). Are the sources to assert notability considered reliable? These are a few of the questions (explained in the links) that must be answered. -- Alexf(talk) 16:24, 8 February 2016 (UTC)
 * @Alexf you may have a look at the list of my books on Amazon. I write novels about sci-fi about alternative fuels, terrorism, equality, extraterrestrial origin of life & the space-age sci-fi that also discusses the origin of religion on Earth, a sci-fi novel about how China is penalized for its apparent COVID bioterrorism and its contribution to terror funding across the world about 30 years ahead in future.
 * I have also penned almost 2000 English poems, the most popular and appreciated among them is the poem titled “Angel?” that is about a sailor's unending search for love. An angel comes to him in the form of a mermaid, while he's on the sea, but disappears in the morning. He goes to the mountains in her search, but from there she leads him to another place and so the saga continues until the 7th poem in “The ‘Angel?’ Saga” on the Hello Poetry platform, where the first poem of this ethereal saga of love and longing has been read and reread by a great number of Mac addresses.

TheAtulKaushal (talk) 17:33, 27 November 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 April 2016
Novel writer Kaustubh anand chandola. An Indian Hindi novel writer.Pl add the name

122.163.231.120 (talk) 11:37, 25 April 2016 (UTC)
 * ❌ all names included in the list must have their own article on the English Wikipedia - which Kaustubh Anand Chandola does not - hence the redlink rather than a bluelink - Arjayay (talk) 12:09, 25 April 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 June 2016
HUZAIFA HARYANAWALA - Pls add this name in Indian Writers directory

103.59.215.194 (talk) 20:56, 25 June 2016 (UTC)


 * There does not appear to be a Wikipedia article about HUZAIFA HARYANAWALA, which is a prerequisite for most list articles. See WP:WTAF.  Rwessel (talk) 21:00, 25 June 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 June 2016
Pls add HUZAIFA HARYANAWALA... Listed officially on Indianwriters.org website, Writers.net and recipient of SAHITYA SHREE Award in 2014 at Int'l Writers Festival of India in Trivandrum. Check below link for proof: > http://indianwriters.org/H/huzaifa.haryanawala.htm > http://www.writers.net/writers/102404

103.59.215.194 (talk) 21:02, 25 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Again, no, he needs an article first. You may either start writing such an article, or request that one be written at Requested articles, probably in the "authors" section of Requested articles/Arts and entertainment/Literature.  Rwessel (talk) 21:06, 25 June 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 June 2016
Rohit n shetty

Jesy2112 (talk) 12:53, 28 June 2016 (UTC)

❌ The current article is a recreation (under a slightly diferent name) of an article deleted at AfD (Articles for deletion/Rohit N Shetty) and has been nominated for speedy deletion per CSD G4. Thomas.W talk 13:18, 28 June 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 July 2016
Menanddreams (talk) 05:56, 13 July 2016 (UTC) Indian Writing in English | Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar: Novels by Indian Authors - Kochery C Shibu
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Cannolis (talk) 12:20, 13 July 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 July 2016
Include "JO NAMBIAR" in the list of Indian writers/authors under alphabet "N". Source - Partridge India and Partridge Publishers, Indianapolis, USA - Jo Nambiar is the author of three books - "PHANSIGAR", "BIGFOOT- A Tale Told Twice" and "SANKARAN IS AGAIN ON THE COCONUT TREE".

122.171.108.169 (talk) 11:35, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
 * ❌ - Jo Nambiar does not have an article in the English Wikipedia, so is not eligible for inclusion - Arjayay (talk) 11:42, 14 July 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 December 2016
Karan Mahajan is one of the most successful Indian Authors - his book (The Association of Small Bombs) was chosen as the top 10 books of the year by the New York Times 2604:5500:2A:2FC:E977:2458:8650:6C7 (talk) 06:52, 24 December 2016 (UTC)
 * Please provide a reliable source to support your claim. regards, DRAGON BOOSTER   ★  16:42, 24 December 2016 (UTC).

Semi-protected edit request on 27 February 2017
Please add the name of Tanushree Podder. She has written more than 20 books. Many of them like Nurjahan's Daughter and Boots Belts Berets, are best sellers. 117.195.101.101 (talk) 16:08, 27 February 2017 (UTC)
 * That is great but unless she has an article in EN.WP she cannot be in the list. I could not find an article, but maybe I missed it? Please point to it and request again, so we can add the name. -- Alexf(talk)
 * That is great but unless she has an article in EN.WP she cannot be in the list. I could not find an article, but maybe I missed it? Please point to it and request again, so we can add the name. -- Alexf(talk)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 June 2017
This page is a list of Indian writers. I request the editor of this article to add one more name to the list, "Amit Shankar". Here is his verified wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amit_Shankar Palash (talk) 06:50, 1 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done DRAGON BOOSTER   ★  07:16, 1 June 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 September 2017
Add the name of an Indian writer Ravi Ranjan Goswami GK Reader 17:33, 7 September 2017 (UTC)


 * ❌ No article here to prove notability. - Tom &#124; Thomas.W talk 17:53, 7 September 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 September 2017
2405:204:3301:86D7:718C:AD37:56BF:E803 (talk) 15:58, 12 September 2017 (UTC)

I want to add one Indian writer name in this list so please give me the permission. Writer name is Atul Kumar (Writer), author of Digitalization for the prosperous nation (Book).
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: No article about the writer to indicate notabilty. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 16:15, 12 September 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 February 2018
Tarun Tejpal has been omitted from this list. He has three highly successful published novels and two of those have been published abroad to great success. He has been celebrated by many fellow writers including Sir V S Naipaul. His right to be present as an Indian writer of significance cannot depend on the outcome of a court case against him in an entirely unrelated field. As a reader and fan of his work, I'd request an addition therefore. 110.227.158.127 (talk) 16:22, 27 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Neil N  talk to me 16:24, 27 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Also, please see WP:WTAF. --Neil N  talk to me 16:25, 27 February 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 April 2018
Addition of an Indian author 'Sujit Sood' to the list. Here is the link to his books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sujit-Sood/e/B01KVZT0KE Thegr8sujit (talk) 15:04, 4 April 2018 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Sujit Sood does not have an article on the English Wikipedia to indicate notability. Please see also WP:WTAF. &#8209;&#8209; El Hef  ( Meep? ) 15:23, 4 April 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 July 2018
Draft:Rohit_N_Shetty Roy052086 (talk) 09:11, 13 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. --Danski454 (talk) 09:43, 13 July 2018 (UTC)

Sorting of entries in the list
Few entries are sorted on basis of alphabetical order based on First name, but few entries by second or third names, resulting in repeated entries. Shouldn't there be a single format sort? Thank you. -- Gpkp ( u • t • c ) 07:06, 27 July 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 September 2018
Is it possible to add Anil K. Rajvanshi to the list. He is a prolific spiritual writer with four books to his credit. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.94.214.198 (talk) 01:40, 23 September 2018 (UTC)
 * ✅ -- Alexf(talk) 11:31, 20 March 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 March 2020
223.229.217.227 (talk) 10:08, 20 March 2020 (UTC)

Hi, As I see in your list Priya Kumar's name is not added, she has wrote 11 books.
 * She does not have an article in the English Wikipedia. All I see is a redirect to a TV series based on one of her books. If you have enough information, maybe you can write or request one first. -- Alexf(talk) 11:28, 20 March 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 June 2020
BMR09 (talk) 10:04, 9 June 2020 (UTC) Manoj Ramola -- Ramola, Manoj. Audition Room. India: Educreation Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-9-38-524725-5
 * Does not have an article on the English Wikipedia to assert notability. Please see also WP:WTAF. -- Alexf(talk) 10:20, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 June 2020
BMR09 (talk) 10:31, 9 June 2020 (UTC) Manoj Ramola is a Casting Director and Author of Audition Room so please include him in the list.
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as Manoj Ramola does not have an article on the English Wikipedia, so cannot be included until he has. - Arjayay (talk) 11:18, 9 June 2020 (UTC)
 * I now see this is the second request for this you have made today. You won't get a different response by Asking the other parent. Please stop your disruptive editing - Arjayay (talk) 11:22, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 July 2020
Please add Khwaja Ahmad Abbas name. He wrote many novels and short stories in English, Hindi and Urdu. Some of the best short stories I read were written by him. 223.230.79.228 (talk) 13:13, 1 July 2020 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Rummskartoffel (talk) 13:26, 1 July 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 February 2021
Sanjeev Kumar Solanki is an author and novelist, he has published books by Westland publications. 2401:4900:45B8:D35C:CB05:ADBA:F00C:8C0 (talk) 11:56, 19 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: Please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Reactivate your request by setting the  parameter in the edit semi-protected template back to   once you've provided reliable sources to support this change here. Regards, DesertPipeline (talk) 11:59, 19 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Also, it seems this person doesn't have a Wikipedia page. It may not be possible to add his name due to this. DesertPipeline (talk) 12:05, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 February 2021
49.156.66.135 (talk) 13:43, 22 February 2021 (UTC)

Hey Guys, here is an writer who writes a book which is rocking and the story of the book is awesome, he is good author, his first book is doing so well, please add his name in your list also, his first book name is 20 Year in Marsh -only one truth which is written by SANJEEV KUMAR SOLANKI
 * SANJEEV KUMAR SOLANKI
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. KyloRen3 (talk) 15:46, 22 February 2021 (UTC)

Gunjesh Bond
Gunjesh Bond is an Indian author and a former blogger. He was born on 1989 and grew up in Bihar. He has published hundreds of short stories on his blog. Books- Breaking up the Shackles The adulterous Husband A Death in Kasol (releasing 2022) 2405:201:4000:403A:7C59:87D0:1EC7:23D6 (talk) 17:09, 14 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Does it have an article on the English Wikipedia to assert notability? Please see WP:WTAF. -- Alexf(talk) 12:54, 19 March 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 December 2021
Narugopal Mandal 203.212.242.89 (talk) 17:53, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 20:21, 30 December 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 March 2022
136.185.15.68 (talk) 07:24, 19 March 2022 (UTC) MUTHUKUMAR NA VAIRAMUTHU
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. --Ferien (talk) 09:14, 19 March 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 May 2022
add two of best seller writers : vikas chandak hari prakash rathi 49.36.237.225 (talk) 23:11, 3 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- Alexf(talk) 23:19, 3 May 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 May 2022
can we add Indian author vikas chandak who is writer of two best seller books named Yuva Yodha and Andekhi and also titled as India's most engaging youth writer in 2021. 49.36.237.225 (talk) 23:17, 3 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- Alexf(talk) 23:19, 3 May 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 May 2022
Please add Tabish Khair to your list of Indian authors. Thank-you. gallowaygillian@gmail.com 2A00:23C8:9481:800:806C:428B:CA68:D026 (talk) 08:22, 8 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. MadGuy7023 (talk) 08:26, 8 May 2022 (UTC)

Addition suggestion
Please add Tabish Khair to your list of Indian authors 2A00:23C8:9481:800:806C:428B:CA68:D026 (talk) 08:28, 8 May 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 May 2022
Add Ram Muthiah to list of Indian writers. Source: https://www.amazon.com/Ram-Muthiah/e/B01F064GXK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Waimea92 (talk) 21:52, 29 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: wp:wtaf Cannolis (talk) 21:56, 29 May 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 February 2023
--1.23.239.71 (talk) 17:36, 13 February 2023 (UTC) Add Vishwajeet Upadhye to the list of authors.  1.23.239.71 (talk) 17:36, 13 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ❌ WP:WTAF Cannolis (talk) 03:11, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 September 2023
Insert entry for Chalam (Gudipati Venkata Chalam) 71.59.64.213 (talk) 21:33, 1 September 2023 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. M.Bitton (talk) 23:14, 1 September 2023 (UTC)