Alka Saraogi | Indian novelist | Gazali | 040325

In this episode of Gazali, we chat with Alka Saraogi, an Indian novelist and short story writer in Hindi, about her works in Fiction. Her novel explores themes of migration, identity, and displacement. Her Novel ‘Kulbhushan Ka Nam Darj Kijiye’ (2020)follows Kulbhushan Jain, a refugee from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), as he navigates life in India. The story delves into the emotional and psychological struggles of being caught between two cultures and nations, blending personal and historical narratives. Praised for its sensitive portrayal of love, familial relationships, and societal divisions, the novel won the Hindi Book of the Year award at the ‘Kalinga Literary Festival 2020-21.’ Alka Saraogi has also received the Sahitya Akademi Award for her debut novel ‘Kalikatha: Via Bypass.’ A powerful storyteller and distinguished novelist, Alka Saraogi continues to captivate readers with her profound insights and compelling narratives. #GazaliPodcast #AlkaSaraogi #KulbhushanKaNaamDarjKijiye #HindiLiterature #MigrationStories #IdentityAndDisplacement #SahityaAkademiAward #IndianAuthors #KalingaLiteraryFestival #LiteraryDiscussion #HistoricalFiction #IndianNovelists #BengaliAndMarwariCulture #LiteratureTalk #CulturalExploration #PowerfulStorytelling #IndianBooks #AwardWinningNovels