Abstract

South Asian literature, both within the subcontinent and across its global diaspora, is a vibrant tapestry of voices negotiating questions of cultural identity, belonging, and displacement. As migration and globalization have accelerated, South Asian writers have increasingly grappled with the complexities of diaspora, foregrounding issues of hybridity, cultural negotiation, and the search for home. This research article examines the evolution of cultural identity in South Asian literature, tracing its historical roots, exploring key themes in diasporic writing, and analyzing how authors articulate the lived realities of migration, assimilation, and cultural memory. Through critical engagement with major works and writers, the article demonstrates how South Asian literature both preserves and transforms cultural identity in the context of diaspora, offering new paradigms for understanding ethnicity, gender, and belonging in a transnational world.