Pramudith D Rupasinghe

Once called "The Writer Without Borders" by The Mirror, Pramudith D Rupasinghe is a Sri Lankan writer and humanitarian whose literary works predominantly unfold in settings beyond his native Sri Lanka. His unique approach to storytelling—where his writing is based in the places where his stories are set—has earned him international recognition and this distinctive moniker.

With a journey spanning over 70 territories around the world, Rupasinghe has worked across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas in regional and global capacities as an international civil servant and humanitarian. This global experience shapes his literary voice. His first work of writing explored 29 countries in Africa, while his debut novel, set in three countries in West Africa, catapulted him onto the global literary stage.

His second novel, "Bayan," set in pre-conflict Ukraine, brought him the prestigious Golden Aster Prize for Global Literature in 2020 and was longlisted for the 2023 Paris Book Festival. Currently, he is working on his third work of fiction set in Bangladesh and Myanmar, continuing his tradition of immersive, location-based storytelling.

His collection of poetry, "Anthropic Waves," was written over a period of 25 years across 60 countries. Beyond literature, he is a clinical psychologist who has practised in diverse cultural settings. He is also the founder/CEO of The Asian Group of Literature and is known for his thought-provoking narratives that delve into the human psyche, cultural identities, and global experiences.