Mulk Raj Anand

Mulk Raj Anand was a renowned Indian writer, novelist, and journalist. He was born in 1905 in Lahore, British India, and died in 2004 in London. Anand was a prominent figure in Indian literature, known for his works on Indian art and culture. He was a pioneer of the Indian literary movement and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1964. Anand was also a prolific writer of essays and articles on art and culture. He was a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. Anand was a strong advocate for Indian independence and was involved in various social and political movements. He was a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi and was influenced by his philosophy. Anand's works include the novels 'Rann' and 'Talwar', as well as several collections of essays and articles.