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Vikas Swarup


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in Allahabad, India
June 20, 1961

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Vikas Swarup was born in Allahabad (India) in a family of lawyers.

After his schooling, Vikas attended Allahabad University and studied History, Psychology and Philosophy. He also made his mark as a champion debater, winning National level competitions. After graduating with distinction, he joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1986, motivated by an interest in international relations and a desire to explore different cultures.

In his diplomatic career, Vikas has been posted to various countries such as Turkey (1987-1990), the United States (1993-1997) Ethiopia (1997-2000) and the United Kingdom (2000-2003). Since August 2006 he has been posted in Pretoria as India’s Deputy High Commissioner.

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Sharjah Book Fair 2017

The diplomat who stormed Hollywood: From his novel Q&A to Oscar winning ‘Slumdog Millionaire’Date: Thursday,02 November, 2017

Time: 09:30-11:30

Guest: Vikas Swarup; Moderator: Sarfraz Manzoor

Location: Ballroom, Sharjah Expo Centre

Description: Indian diplomat and author Vikas Swarup received global attention when his novel Q&A was adapted into the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. Join Swarup

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“Love doesn't happen in an instant. It creeps up on you and then it turns your life upside down. It colors your waking moments, and fills your dreams. You begin to walk on air and see life in brilliant new shades. But it also brings with it a sweet agony, a delicious torture.”
Vikas Swarup, Q & A
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“And for the first time in my life, I saw something new reflected in the eyes that saw me. Respect. It taught me a very valuable lesson. That dreams have power only over your own mind. But with money you can have power over the minds of others”
Vikas Swarup, Q & A: Slumdog Millionaire

“Unheralded we came into this world. Unheralded we will go out. But while we are in this world, we do such deeds that even if this generation does not remember, the next generation cannot forget.”
Vikas Swarup, Al Milyūnayr Al Mutasharrad =Slumdog Millionaire

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