Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Jeffrey Archer Talks Awards, Indian Readers, and R.K. Narayan
Celebrated author Jeffrey Archer and Amish Tripathi spoke about a new award named after them.
Archer highlighted his appreciation for Indian readers and shared his admiration for author R.K. Narayan, whom he believes deserved a Nobel Prize.
The first 'Archer-Amish Award' was given to Dr. Shalini Mullick for her novel 'The Way Home', which earned her USD 25,000.
The award ceremony was held in London at the IGF event.
The book follows three young adults and their journey of healing.
Jeffrey Archer and Amish Tripathi discussed the Archer-Amish Award in an interview.
Jeffrey Archer praised Indian readership and named R.K. Narayan as his literary hero.
The inaugural IGF Archer Amish Award for Storytellers was awarded to Dr. Shalini Mullick.
The award was presented at the IGF London event at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre.
Mullick won the award for her novel 'The Way Home', receiving USD 25,000.
- Who
- Jeffrey Archer, Amish Tripathi, Dr. Shalini Mullick, and Lisa Nandy.
- What
- The IGF Archer Amish Award for Storytellers was presented, and Jeffrey Archer was interviewed.
- When
- The interview and award presentation took place at the IGF London event.
- Where
- The award ceremony was at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London.
- Why
- The award recognized excellence in storytelling; the interview provided insight into Archer's views on literature and his admiration for Indian readers.
- Award Name
- IGF Archer Amish Award for Storytellers
- Inaugural Winner
- Dr. Shalini Mullick
- Winning Book
- The Way Home
- Award Amount
- USD 25,000
- Interviewee
- Jeffrey Archer
- Interviewee
- Amish Tripathi