Mahasweta Devi
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Summary
Mahasweta Devi was born on January 14, 1926[1], in Dhaka[2]. She died on July 28, 2016[3], in Kolkata[4]. She worked as a human rights defender[5], writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], and educator[9]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,233 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1926[11]
- Father: Manish Ghatak[12]
- Spouse: Bijon Bhattacharya[13]
- Child: Nabarun Bhattacharya[14]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[15], India[16], Dominion of India[17]
- Native language: Bangla[18]
- Occupation: short story writer[19]
- Field of work: poetry[20], belletristic literature[21]
- Employer: University of Calcutta[22]
- Educated at: University of Calcutta[23], Visva-Bharati University[24]
- Notable work: Hajar Churashir Maa[25]
- Award received: Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali[26], Ramon Magsaysay Award[27], Banga Bibhushan[28], Jnanpith Award[29], Officer of Arts and Letters[30], Padma Shri in social work[31], Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[32], SAARC Literary Award[33]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[34]
- Sex or gender: female[35]
- Commons category: Mahasweta Devi[36]
- Cause of death: multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[37]
- Family name: Devi[38]
- Relative: Ritwik Ghatak[39]
- Described by source: Third World Women's Literatures[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[41]
- Name in native language: মহাশ্বেতা দেবী[42]
- Start of work period: 1956[43]
- End of work period: 2016[44]
Why It Matters
Mahasweta Devi has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Mahasweta Devi born?
Mahasweta Devi's place of birth was Dhaka[2].
Where did Mahasweta Devi die?
Mahasweta Devi passed away in Kolkata[4].
Who were Mahasweta Devi's parents?
Mahasweta Devi's father was Manish Ghatak[12].
Who was Mahasweta Devi married to?
Mahasweta Devi's spouses include Bijon Bhattacharya[13].
What did Mahasweta Devi do for work?
Mahasweta Devi worked as a human rights defender[5], writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], and educator[9].
Where did Mahasweta Devi go to school?
Mahasweta Devi was educated at University of Calcutta[23] and Visva-Bharati University[24].
What awards did Mahasweta Devi receive?
Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali[26], Ramon Magsaysay Award[27], Banga Bibhushan[28], and Jnanpith Award[29].