Is Shantaram based on a true story?

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1. Is Shantaram based on a true story?
2. What happened to Gregory David Roberts?
3. Where does Gregory David Roberts live now?
4. Who is David Roberts wife?
5. Did Gregory David Roberts escape from pentridge?
6. Did Gregory David Roberts fight in Afghanistan?
7. Why did Gregory David Roberts go to jail?
8. How many books has Gregory David Roberts written?

Is Shantaram based on a true story?

David Gregory Roberts calls “Shantaram” a novel, but it is strongly autobiographical, concentrating on his life in Bombay from 19. Some characters have been disguised or blended, but he insists that the key events are authentic.

What happened to Gregory David Roberts?

Roberts is living the quiet life delving into his craft and creativity - his art, as he puts it. He retired from his public life in 2014, according to a published letter. He doesn't have email, mobile phone or social media and wishes to be erased from cyberspace. He is, however, working on many new projects, he says.

Where does Gregory David Roberts live now?

Bombay Roberts is a now full-time writer and lives in Bombay.

Who is David Roberts wife?

He got engaged to Françoise Sturdza, who is the president of the Heart for India Foundation. Roberts also wrote the original screenplay for the movie adaptation of Shantaram. In 2009, Roberts was named a Zeitz Foundation Ambassador for Community.

Did Gregory David Roberts escape from pentridge?

In the summer of 1977-78, Gregory David Roberts terrorised Melbourne as the Building Society Bandit, robbing 24 businesses at gunpoint to fund a heroin habit. He escaped from Pentridge, and spent 10 years in hiding, mostly living in Mumbai, India, as a drug and gun runner, counterfeiter and gangster.

Did Gregory David Roberts fight in Afghanistan?

Mumbai, India (CNN) -- To say Gregory David Roberts has witnessed much in his life would be an understatement. ... He joined the mafia in Mumbai, fought against Soviet forces in Afghanistan and married a princess.

Why did Gregory David Roberts go to jail?

In 1980, he escaped the maximum security Pentridge Prison and landed in India, where he made a home in Dharavi, Mumbai. He was recruited for counterfeiting and forging passports, and then jailed in an Indian prison.

How many books has Gregory David Roberts written?

Shantaram2003 The Mountain Shadow2015The Spiritual Path2021Shantaram Msr2004Shantaram Reading Group Guide: Pack of 152005 Gregory Roberts/Bücher