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Mahasweta Devi was an Indian writer, social activist, and recipient of the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honor in India. She was born in 1926 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India. She was the daughter of Manish Ghatak, a renowned Bengali poet and playwright. Mahasweta Devi was educated at the University of Calcutta and the University of Dacca. She began her career as a lecturer in English at the University of Dacca in 1950. She later worked as a journalist and editor for various newspapers and magazines. Mahasweta Devi wrote over 100 novels, short stories, and plays. Her works focused on the struggles of the marginalized and oppressed in Indian society. She was a vocal advocate for the rights of tribal people and women. In 1996, Mahasweta Devi was awarded the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honor in India. She was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honor, in 2006. Mahasweta Devi passed away in 2016 at the age of 90.

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Occupation writer
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 14 January 1926
Birthday 14 January
Birthplace Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India
Date of death 28 July, 2016
Died Place Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Nationality India

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Who Is Mahasweta Devi's Husband?

Her husband is Asit Gupta (1965 - 1976), Bijon Bhattacharya (1947 - 1964) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Husband Asit Gupta (1965 - 1976), Bijon Bhattacharya (1947 - 1964) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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1968

She was a writer, known for Sunghursh (1968), Gudia (1997) and Rudaali (1993). She was married to Asit Gupta and Bijon Bhattacharya.

1926

Mahasweta Devi was born on January 14, 1926 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India.