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Gregory David Roberts (GDR), is an author, songwriter, composer and artist. He’s best known for his best-selling novel Shantaram, which has sold over 7 million copies and was hailed “a masterpiece” by critics. It has been translated into 44 languages and is sold in over 116 countries.
A TV series based on Shantaram is due to air on Apple TV+ in October 2022; starring Charlie Hunnam as the lead.
The follow-up novel, The Mountain Shadow was released in 2015.
In 2021, GDR published The Spiritual Path, which takes us on a gripping personal journey of wonder and insight into science, belief, faith and devotion, where Roberts describes the step-by-step path, he followed in search of spiritual connection.
GDR released his debut album Love&Faith in 2020, co-produced by GDR and Dale “Dizzle” Virgo (Drake/ Rihanna/ Kendrick Lamar).
Expect the unexpected from this creative maverick as GDR continues to expand his music repertoire, write and create art.
www.gregorydavidroberts.com
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