Ardashir Vakil
Encyclopedia
Ardashir Vakil is an author whose first novel, Beach Boy
, won a Betty Trask Award
in 1997 and was shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel Award
. His second novel, One Day was shortlisted for the Encore Award
.
Born in Bombay and educated at The Doon School
, he now lives in London
with his wife and two daughters. He teaches Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Beach Boy
Beach Boy is the debut novel of Indian novelist Ardashir Vakil. A coming-of-age story set in 1970s Bombay, the novel won the Betty Trask Award....
, won a Betty Trask Award
Betty Trask Award
The Betty Trask Prize and Awards are for first novels written by authors under the age of 35, who reside in a current or former Commonwealth nation. The awards were established in 1984 by the Society of Authors, at the bequest of the late Betty Trask, a reclusive author of over thirty romance novels...
in 1997 and was shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel Award
1997 Whitbread Awards
-Shortlist:*Alan Temperley, Harry and the Wrinklies*Sharon Creech, Chasing Redbird*Melvin Burgess, Junk-Shortlist:*Anne Haverty, One Day as a Tiger*Mick Jackson, The Underground Man*Ardashir Vakil, Beach Boy...
. His second novel, One Day was shortlisted for the Encore Award
Encore Award
The £10,000 Encore Award for the best second novel - now awarded biennially - was first awarded in 1990. It is administered by the Society of Authors and is sponsored by Lucy Astor. The award fills a niche in the catalogue of literary prizes by celebrating the achievement of outstanding second...
.
Born in Bombay and educated at The Doon School
The Doon School
The Doon School is an independent school located in Dehradun in the state of Uttarakhand in India. Established in 1935, it was founded by Satish Ranjan Das. Its first Headmaster was Arthur E...
, he now lives in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
with his wife and two daughters. He teaches Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London.