Meghna Pant

Event Description

Meghna Pant is a multiple award-winning Indian author, screenwriter, and journalist known for her sharp focus on feminism and gender issues. Her latest novel, The Man Who Lost India, was released in 2024 and explores themes of war and supernatural events set in the year 2032.

Summary

From her early days as a financial journalist in New York to her current stature as one of India's most prolific writers, Meghna has masterfully bridged the gap between hard-hitting journalism and sensitive fiction. Whether it is her debut novel One & A Half Wife, the satirical short stories in The Trouble With Women, or the visceral exploration of gender in Boys Don’t Cry, her work serves as a mirror to our society's deepest challenges and its highest hopes.

Award Details

Shakti Award