Deepa Bhasti
Deepa Bhasti is a prominent translator and writer known for her work in bringing Kannada literature to a wider audience. She recently gained international recognition for her collaboration with Indian author Banu Mushtaq, translating the award-winning short story collection 'Heart Lamp' into English, which was honored with the International Booker Prize. Bhasti's contributions highlight the richness of Indian storytelling and the importance of cultural exchange through literature.
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Recent news mentions
Deepa Bhasti became a worthy co-recipient of the Booker Prize for translating Banu Mushtaq's stories into English.
Banu Mushtaq’s polyglot India - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-05-27
Deepa Bhasti is the first translator of colour to win the prize.
Anatomy of a Booker: How Indian translations are going global
India· 2025-05-26
Deepa Bhasti shared the International Booker Prize with Banu Mushtaq for translating her work.
ESC prüft Stimmregeln nach starkem Zuspruch für Israel
Switzerland· 2025-05-24
Deepa Bhasti is the translator who collaborated with Banu Mushtaq to win the International Booker Prize.
ESC prüft Stimmregeln nach starkem Zuspruch für IsraelSwitzerland· 2025-05-23