Date of Birth: April 24, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Karan Mahajan is an acclaimed Indian-American novelist born in Stamford, Connecticut, and raised in New Delhi, India. He is best known for his novels “Family Planning” (2008) and “The Association of Small Bombs” (2016). Mahajan’s work often explores themes of displacement, identity, and the socio-political landscape of modern India. “The Association of Small Bombs” was a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award for Fiction and won the 2017 Young Lions Fiction Award. Mahajan attended Stanford University, where he studied English and Economics, and later received his MFA from the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas at Austin. He has also contributed essays and articles to various prestigious publications, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Paris Review.
5 Interesting Facts about Karan Mahajan
1. Karan Mahajan’s debut novel “Family Planning” was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize.
2. “The Association of Small Bombs” was named one of The New York Times Book Review’s “Ten Best Books of 2016.”
3. He was included in Granta’s list of “Best of Young American Novelists” in 2017.
4. Mahajan has lived in multiple cities around the world, including San Francisco, New York City, and Bangalore.
5. He has taught creative writing at Dartmouth College and the University of Houston.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Karan Mahajan
1. “Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.”
2. “The novel is a way to understand the world through the lens of another’s experience.”
3. “A good book is not defined by its genre but by the depth of its characters.”
4. “Writers have the unique ability to turn pain into beauty.”
5. “In the end, all writing is a struggle against silence.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest available information, Karan Mahajan’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Karan Mahajan does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Karan Mahajan’s Official Website](http://www.karanmahajan.com
2. [Karan Mahajan on Twitter](https://twitter.com/karanmahajan
3. [Karan Mahajan’s Profile on The New Yorker](https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/karan-mahajan
