# Mahasweta Devi

> Mahasweta Devi was an Indian Bengali language writer and activist. Her notable literary works include Hajar Churashir Maa, Rudali, and Aranyer Adhikar. She was a leftist who worked for the rights and empowerment of the tribal people of West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states of India. She was honoured with various literary awards such as the Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award and Ramon Magsaysay Award along with India's civilian awards Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.

*Indian Bengali fiction writer and socio-political activist (1926-2016)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Country:** India
- **Born:** 1926-01-14
- **Died:** 2016-07-28
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** female

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 53.3

## Platforms
- **IMDB**: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1194313/ (@nm1194313)

## Timeline
- **2016** - Died
- **2011** - Banga Bibhushan
- **2007** - SAARC Literary Award
- **2006** - Padma Vibhushan in literature & education
- **2003** - Officer of Arts and Letters
- **1997** - Ramon Magsaysay Award
- **1996** - Jnanpith Award
- **1986** - Padma Shri in social work
- **1979** - Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali
- **1926** - Born

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