Sandip Roy’s writing career started when he pivoted from software engineering to broadcasting. Currently a columnist and podcaster, he’s been a longtime commentator on NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’, the most-listened-to radio programme in the US, and an editor with Pacific News Service and New America Media in San Francisco. After returning to India over the span of 10 years, Roy also sent more than 500 weekly dispatches from Kolkata for public radio station KALW in San Francisco. His debut novel, ‘Don’t Let Him Know’, won a Likho Award in India and was honour title for the Asian Pacific American Literature Award in the US. It was also longlisted for the DSC South Asia Prize and the Green Carnation Prize. Roy speaks to Georgina Godwin at the 2025 Kolkata Literary Meet and discusses his early days in the post-9/11 US media, his award-winning novel and the evolution of Indian literature.

Sandip Roy&rsquo;s writing career started when he pivoted from software engineering to broadcasting.&nbsp;Currently a columnist and podcaster, he&rsquo;s&nbsp;been&nbsp;a longtime commentator on NPR&rsquo;s &lsquo;Morning Edition&rsquo;, the most-listened-to radio programme in the US, and&nbsp;an editor with Pacific News Service and New America Media in San Francisco.&nbsp;After returning to India&nbsp;over the span of 10 years, Roy also sent more than 500 weekly dispatches from Kolkata&nbsp;for public radio station KALW in San Francisco.&nbsp;His debut novel, &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t Let Him Know&rsquo;, won a Likho Award in India and was honour title for the Asian Pacific American Literature Award in the US.&nbsp;It was also longlisted for the DSC South Asia Prize and the Green Carnation Prize. Roy speaks to Georgina Godwin at the 2025 Kolkata Literary Meet and discusses his early days in the post-9/11 US media, his award-winning novel and the evolution of Indian literature.

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose. 

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind t