Chandrakanta (author)
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Chandrakanta चन्द्रकान्ता (1938- ) is a writer, born in Srinagar, India. She has written many novels and stories in the Hindi language including the epic Katha Satisar, which was awarded the Vyas Samman prize in 2005.
To date, her published short stories number about 200. She has also published seven novels as well as poetical works. Her writing concerns socio-political issues and women's concerns in general. The Indian State of Kashmir constitutes the backdrop of most of her writings, especially terrorism and the repercussions of it, notably the mass exodus of the minority community of "Kashmiri Pandits".
Her magnum opus is Katha Satisar [2001]. She has been the recipient of several awards for her literary work. Her works havealso been translated in many Indian languages and into English. Ailan Gali Zinda Hai has been translated & published by 'Kali for Women' as Between the Seven Bridges - Ailan Gali.
Chandrakanta lives in Gurgaon, India
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[edit] Novels and Story Collections
- Ailan Gali Zinda Hai
- Apne Apne Konark
- Badalte Haalat Mein
- O Sonkisri
- Arthantar
- Katha Satisar
- Antim Sakshya
- Yahan Vitasta Behti Hai
- Baki Sab Khariyat Hai
- Salakhon Ke Peeche
- Galat Logon Ke Beech
- Poshnool Ki Vapasi
- Dahleez Per Niyay
- Kothe Par Kaga
- Suraj Ugne Tak
- Kali Baraf
- Abbu Ne Kaha Tha
- Katha Nagar
- Anchalik Kahaniyan
- Prem Kahaniyan
- Charchit Kahaniyan
- Tanti Bai
[edit] Poetry Collection
- Yaheen Kahin Aas Paas
[edit] Memoirs
- Hashiye Kee Ibaratein
[edit] Awards and awarded Books
Jammu Kashmir Cultural Academy: Best Book Award: Arthantar (1982) Ailan Galli Zinda Hai (1986) O Son Kisri (1994) Katha Satisar (2005)
Haryana Sahitya Academy: Apne Apne Konark (1997) Abbu Ne Kaha Tha (2005)
Ministry of Human Resources & Development, Govt. of India: Baki Sab Khairiyat Hai (1983) Poshnool Ki Wapasi (1989) Badalte Haalat Mein (2003 – 2004)
Hindi Academy, Delhi: Katha Satisar (2002)
Vyas Samman, K. K. Birla foundation, Delhi: Katha Satisar, Novel (2005)
Chandrawati Shukla Puraskar, Varanasi: Katha Satisar, Novel (2005)
Kalpana Chawla Excellence Award for excellence in Hindi Literature (2005)
Richa Samman, Delhi for Hindi Literature (2006)
