Identity Podcast: V.V. Ganeshananthan/Literature, Displacement, Diaspora and Writing

We chat with V. V. Ganeshananthan, an award-winning American fiction writer, to discuss her powerful work exploring the Tamil diaspora and Sri Lankan history. Known for her debut novel Love Marriage and and her critically acclaimed second novel Brotherless Night, Ganeshananthan delves into themes of family, identity, and culture with lyrical prose and emotional depth. Her writing often reflects on the complexities of the Sri Lankan civil war and its lasting impact on personal and collective memory. In addition to her novels, V. V. Ganeshananthan has contributed to top publications like The New York Times and Granta. Join us as we explore her journey as a writer, her advocacy , and how storytelling can address issues of displacement, belonging, and social justice.

 

Credits

Host : Jeevan Ravindran

Podcast Producer : Hashwina Vimalarajan

Song credit: Seasons by Maharani (@realmaharani) & Itsyaboikay (@itsyaboikay)