Sunny Singh is the author of 7 books including the highly acclaimed novel Hotel Arcadia, and A Bollywood State of Mind: A Journey into the World’s Biggest Cinema. Her short story collection, Refuge: Stories of War (And Love) will be published in August 2025. She is the founder and director of the celebrated Jhalak Prize with a portfolio of three awards, and the publisher of the bi-annual Jhalak Review. Sunny is Professor of Creative Writing and Inclusion in the Arts at London Metropolitan University.

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Proudly independent since 1895, Bishopsgate Institute is a cultural venue in the City of London. Our beautiful Victorian building is a place for people to connect over a shared love of learning. We believe everyone’s history should be valued, and our special collections and archives document the experiences of everyday life, as well as the people who have campaigned for social, political and cultural change. Come on in to explore our archives, take a course, or hire our amazing spaces.