Indian Literature and Authors

Shivaji Sawant is the correct author of 'Mrityunjaya', though it's important to note this is a Marathi novel, not Hindi literature. The novel retells the Mahabharata from Karna's perspective. Munshi Prem Chand was a Hindi/Urdu writer, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote in Bengali, so neither could have authored this Marathi work.

"The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes was the poem being taught to young Rizvan in the flashback scene, highlighting his early exposure to poetry and literature which becomes significant later in the film.

Labonyo (also spelled Labanya) is the central female protagonist in Tagore's novel 'Sesher Kabita' (The Last Poem, 1929). She represents the modern, independent woman who engages in intellectual and romantic debates with the protagonist, Amit. The novel explores themes of love, art, and the conflict between tradition and modernity.

Nalinaksha Sanyal is a character in Rabindranath Tagore's novel 'Noukadubi' (The Boat Wreck, 1906). He is a Brahmo reformer and intellectual who marries the protagonist's sister. The novel explores themes of identity, social reform, and the conflict between tradition and modernity in Bengali society.

Charulata (1964) is Satyajit Ray's masterpiece based on Rabindranath Tagore's novella 'Nastanirh' (The Broken Nest), published in 1901. The title is often transliterated as 'Nostonir' in Bengali to English. The other options are also Tagore works but unrelated: 'Dui Bon' (Two Sisters) is a different novella, while 'Mastermoshai' and 'Samapti' refer to other Tagore stories not adapted into Charulata.

'The God of Small Things' is a novel written by Arundhati Roy, published in 1997. It won the Booker Prize in 1997, making Roy the first Indian woman to receive this prestigious literary award. The novel is set in Kerala and explores themes of caste, family, and politics.

Gulu Ezekiel, a renowned Indian sports journalist and author, wrote 'The A to Z of Sachin Tendulkar.' The book is a comprehensive encyclopedia covering all aspects of Tendulkar's career. Vaibhav Purandare wrote 'Sachin: The Story of the World's Greatest Batsman,' while the other options are not known for major Tendulkar biographies.

Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for 'The God of Small Things,' making her the first person of Indian origin to win this award. Salman Rushdie won the Booker in 1981 for 'Midnight's Children' but is of mixed Kashmiri and British heritage, and the question specifies 'of Indian origin' as a category.

Aravind Adiga wrote 'The White Tiger,' which won the Booker Prize in 2008. Chetan Bhagat is known for 'Five Point Someone' and other popular fiction. Paulo Coelho is Brazilian and wrote 'The Alchemist.' Kushwant Singh wrote 'Train to Pakistan.'

'Wings of Fire' (1999) is Kalam's autobiography. 'Ignited Minds' (2002) and 'India 2020' (1998, with Y.S. Rajan) are both books he authored. 'Back to Square One' is not a known book by Dr. Abdul Kalam - it appears to be a fabricated title among the options.

'Unaccustomed Earth' (2008) is a short story collection by Jhumpa Lahiri, exploring the lives of Indian-American immigrants and their families. Note: The title has a typo in the question (should be 'Unaccustomed'). Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for 'Interpreter of Maladies'.