Rohinton Mistry is an Indian-born Canadian writer celebrated for his profound contributions to literature. Mistry's journey as a storyteller began with his emigration to Canada in 1975, followed by his studies at the University of Toronto. His early literary accomplishments include winning two Hart House literary prizes and publishing his debut short story collection Tales from Firozsha Baag (1987).

Mistry's novels, which intricately narrate tales set in India through the lens of Parsi characters, have garnered widespread acclaim. His first novel, Such a Long Journey (1991), not only claimed the Governor General's Award and the W.H. Smith/Books in Canada First Novel Award but also secured a nomination for the prestigious Booker Prize. Subsequently, his novel A Fine Balance (1995) won the Giller Prize, achieved inclusion in Oprah Winfrey's Book Club, and captured the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. The novel also received nominations for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and was a finalist in the Booker Prize. Mistry faced controversy in 2002 when, during a promotional tour for his third novel Family Matters, he experienced detainment at several airports in the United States, leading him to cancel the rest of the tour.

Throughout his career, Mistry has been distinguished with numerous awards, including the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 2012. All three of his first novels have been shortlisted for the Booker Prize, showcasing his consistent literary prowess. Mistry continues to reside in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, and his body of work is celebrated for capturing the essence of family life, poverty, discrimination, and the permeating corruption within society.