Deepa Bashthi
Deepa Bashthi is an accomplished translator and the first Indian translator to win the prestigious Booker International Prize for her English translation of 'Heart Lamp,' a collection of short stories by Banu Mushtaq originally written in Kannada. Her translation is celebrated for its innovative approach and preservation of the linguistic richness of the original text, which reflects the complexities of life in southern India, particularly regarding women's resilience in patriarchal societies.
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Deepa Bashthi is the first Indian translator to win the Booker International Prize.
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