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    Maya Thakuri

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    Maya Thakuri
    माया ठकुरी
    Maya Thakuri.jpg
    Thakuri at Madan Puraskar 2078 ceremony (2022)
    Born (1946-07-02) 2 July 1946 (age 76) [1]
    Lucknow, India
    NationalityNepali
    OccupationWriter
    Notable workPriyambada
    SpouseDamodar Sharma

    Maya Thakuri (born 2 July 1946) is a Nepali writer. She has published eight anthologies of short stories. Her stories have been translated in English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and are a part of curriculum in various universities in India and Nepal.[2] She is also a member of Nepal Academy.[1]

    Biography[edit]

    She was born on 2 July 1946 in Lucknow, India. She never received formal education and could not read or write until the age of 15.[2] She learnt to read and write by her own.[1] In 1974, she moved to permanently to Kathmandu with her husband, Damodar Sharma.[1]

    Notable works[edit]

    Thakuri's stories focus on prejudices in women’s lives.[2] Her most renowned works are:

    • Ama Januhos
    • Najureko Jodhi - 1974, Sajha Publications[3]
    • Of a Lesser God
    • Priyambada

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c d Gurung, Muna. "Maya Thakuri: Writing between the lines". Retrieved 2020-08-17.
    2. ^ a b c Gautam, Swasti. "Bold and courageous". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
    3. ^ "'Writing is inherent, but needs nurturing'". Retrieved 2020-08-17.

    External links[edit]

    • Interview in Nepali and English Video on YouTube
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