Victor Anant was born in Kerala, India, on June 9, 1929. He was a versatile author who wrote novels, poems, and newspaper articles. His family relocated to Bombay (now called Mumbai) when he was a small child. He was jailed for his anti-British activities during his teens. Anant married twice: first to Daphne Demonte and then to Zuleikha Siddiqui. He moved to London when India attained independence, where his writings appeared in periodicals, including The New Statesman. He was given a unique writing position (a staff writer) on Fleet Street, which was highly significant, especially for an Indian. He contributed to numerous journals, organizations, and publications in the UK and abroad during his career, including the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, UNESCO, the United Nations, and the International Press Institute. He died on October 17, 1999, in Wandsworth, London, but his funeral took place on October 20 with Namaz at the East London Mosque, followed by burial at the South Morden Cemetery. He left behind a widow and a legacy that continues to inspire others.