Judy Balan


Judy Balan, is a comedy writer and author who debuted with the bestselling novel , a parody of Chetan Bhagat's She is also the author of the blog Woman and a Quarter.

Early life and education

Balan was born in Chennai, India.
Balan completed her schooling at the Good Shepherd Convent, Chennai and Sacred Heart, Church Park, in Chennai. She pursued a bachelor's degree in English Literature at Stella Maris, Chennai, India and worked at advertising agencies before becoming a full-time writer.

Career

Judy Balan is popular for her wry, often self-deprecatory humour. She is the author of Two Fates: The Story of My Divorce Sophie Says: Memoirs of a Breakup Coach, How to Stop Your Grownup From Making Bad Decisions, Tweenache in the Time of Hashtags and Half Boyfriend - a parody of Chetan Bhagat's Half Girlfriend. She writes comedy across mediums and used to blog at Woman and a Quarter.

Family

Balan lives in Chennai.