Ardeshir Ruttonji Wadia (1888–1971) was an author from India who was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1961 by Government of India for his contribution to literature.
[1][2] He was born in Mumbai in 1888 and studied law.
From 1917 to 1942 he served as Professor and, for 3 years, as Dean at the University of Mysore.
[3] He served as a member of Mysore Legislative Council from 1930 to 1931 and from 1942 to 1943.
He was a nominated member of Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Indian Parliament) from 1954 to 1966.