Mahasweta Devi: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mahasweta Devi (Bengali pronunciation: [mɔhaʃːeta debi]; 14 January 1926 – 28 July 2016) was an Indian Bengali language writer and activist. Her notable literary works include Hajar Churashir Maa, Rudali, and Aranyer Adhikar. She was a leftist who worked for the rights and empowerment of the tribal people (Lodha and Shabar) of West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states of India. She was honoured with various literary awards such as the Sahitya Akademi Award (in Bengali), Jnanpith Award and Ramon Magsaysay Award along with India's civilian awards Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.
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- Full name: Mahasweta Devi
- Born: 1926-01-14
- Nationality: India
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q144391
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Who is Mahasweta Devi?
Mahasweta Devi (Bengali pronunciation: [mɔhaʃːeta debi]; 14 January 1926 – 28 July 2016) was an Indian Bengali language writer and activist.
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Mahasweta Devi is India.
When was Mahasweta Devi born?
Mahasweta Devi was born on 1926-01-14.
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