This paper explores the role of Indian authors writing in English in the development of national consciousness. It investigates how Indian writers, through the medium of English, contributed to the awakening of India’s national identity, particularly during and after the colonial period. The paper critically examines works by significant authors such as R.K. Narayan, Salman Rushdie, and Arundhati Roy to showcase how literature became a tool for articulating political, social, and cultural aspirations. The study highlights how these writers constructed a collective national identity while navigating between local and global influences.