Neelakshi Singh

Neelakshi Singh ( Hindi Writer )

Neelakshi Singh (born in Hajipur, Bihar, India 17 March 1978^[1]) is a Hindi author.^[2] She graduated from Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in economics. In contemporary Hindi literature, Singh is a leading novelist. At present, she is working for the State Bank of India.

Literary Work

Singh's story collections 'Parinde ka intzaar saa kuchh' and 'Jinki muthhiyon me surakh tha' have been praised by critics.^[3] The title story of her Parinde collection stands as a classic story in contemporary Indian literature.

Publications:

• Parinde Ka Intzaar sa Kuchh^[4]
• Parindey Ka Intezaar Sa Kuchh (Ek Kitab Ek Kahani Series)^[5]
• Shuddhi Patra (Novel)^[6]
• Jinki Muthhiyon Mein Surakha Tha^[7]
• Jise Jahan Nahin Hona Tha^[8]
• Ibtida Ke Aage Khali Hi

Films & Media

She was the main protagonist of the documentary film"hrough the eyes of words"^[9] directed by Shweta Merchant, produced by NHK, Japan.

Awards

• 2002- Ramakant Smriti Puraskar
• 2004- Katha Award^[10]
• 2004- Golden Jubilee Sahitya Academy Award^{[11][12][13][14]}

References

1. "Bharatiya Jnanpith". Retrieved 21 February 2015.
3. http://www.jnanpith.net/book/parinde-ka-intzaar-sa-kuchh
4. SINGH, NEELKSHI. Parinde Ka Intzaar Sa kuchh. Bhartiya Jnanpith. p. 198. ISBN 81-263-1179-7. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
5. Singh, Neelakshi. Parindey ka intezaar Sa Kuchh. Harper Collins India Original. ISBN 9788172239565.
6. SINGH, NEELAKSHI. SHUDDHI PATRA. BHARTIYA JNANPITH. p. 192. ISBN 978-81-263-1632-8. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
7. SINGH, NILAKSHI. Jinki Mutthiyon Mein Surakh Tha. Bhartiya Jnanpith. p. 174. ISBN 9326350045. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
8. SINGH, NILAKSHI. Jise Jahan Nahin Hona Tha. Sahitya Bhandar. p. 134. ISBN 8177793136. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
9. Merchant, Shweta. "Through the Eyes of Words". Retrieved 21 February 2015.
10. "Katha". Retrieved 21 February 2015.
11. Indian poetry
12. SINGH, NEELAKSHI (2 November 2004). "Akademi asked to continue nuturing literature". THE HINDU. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
13. SINGH, NEELAKSHI (1 November 2004). "Sahitya Akademi should review policies, practices and approaches to optimise benefits of globalization to Indian writers: Reddy". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
14. SINGH, NEELAKSHI (2 November 2004). "Sahitya Akademi has enriched democracy: PM". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 February 2015.