Dipanwita Roy grew up in the industrial town of Burnpur. She then went on to study Comparative Literature at Jadavpur University, where her literary understanding was deepened by her close association with writers like Nabanita Dev Sen and Manabendra Bandyopadhyay. Professionally, she is an electronic media journalist, and she began her writing career in 2008, quickly becoming a recognized name in the literary world.

Dipanwita writes about the world around her, focusing on the harsh realities and common details of everyday life. However, she does not confine herself to this limited scope. Through her writing, she transcends the narrowness of the mundane, and her characters, though ordinary people, attain a deeper understanding of life. This positive outlook towards life and humanity is a key feature of her work. She writes for both children and adults.

Her fairy tales, in particular, deserve special mention. While they retain the traditional storytelling style of a grandmother's tales of ogres and demons, their themes are thoroughly modern and tailored to the mindset of today's children. These are stories that help children connect with themselves and foster a scientific and positive outlook on life.