| Vikram Seth enjoys non-vegetarian food and alcohol. |
| His father, Prem Nath Seth, held an executive position at Bata Shoes, while his mother, Leila Seth, was the first female judge of the Delhi High Court. |
| As a child, Vikram Seth was introverted and preferred reading books over sports and group activities. |
| He is proficient in several languages, including Mandarin, German, French, Urdu, Bengali, and Welsh. |
| Vikram has expertise in calligraphy in Chinese and Arabic, being able to write in various paints and scripts. |
| He left his Economics Ph.D. program at Stanford University to pursue a writing career. |
| Some of Vikram's notable works are 'A Suitable Boy,' 'The Golden Gate,' and 'An Equal Music.' |
| Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and honors for his literary endeavors. |
| Vikram Seth is recognized for his firm stance against discrimination based on food, religion, or love. |
| While he has not publicly disclosed his marital status, Vikram has been in a relationship with Gabrielle and Philippe Honoré, a French violinist. |
