Maitreyi Pushpa
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Maitreyi Pushpa (Hindi: मैत्रेयी पुष्पा; born 30 November 1944), is a Hindi fiction writer. An eminent writer in Hindi, Maitreyi Pushpa has ten novels and seven short story collections to her credit[1][2][3] She also writes prolifically for newspapers on current issues concerning women, and adopts a questioning, daring and challenging stance in her writings.[4][5] She is best known for her Chak, Alma Kabutari,[6] Jhoola Nat and an autobiographical novel Kasturi Kundal Base.[7]
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Maitreyi Pushpa | |
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Native name | मैत्रेयी पुष्पा |
Born | (1944-11-30) 30 November 1944 (age 79) Aligarh, United Provinces, British India |
Occupation | Novelist |
Period | 20th century |
Genre | Fiction; Indian women's literature |
Notable works | Chaak; Alma Kabutari |
Notable awards | SAARC Literary Award |
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