Maya Thakuri

Maya Thakuri (born 2 July 1946) is a Nepali writer. She has published eight anthologies of short stories. Her stories have been translated in English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and are a part of curriculum in various universities in India and Nepal.[2] She is also a member of Nepal Academy.[1]

Maya Thakuri
माया ठकुरी
Thakuri at Madan Puraskar 2078 ceremony (2022)
Born (1946-07-02) 2 July 1946 [1]
Lucknow, India
NationalityNepali
OccupationWriter
Notable workPriyambada
SpouseDamodar Sharma

Biography

She was born on 2 July 1946 in Lucknow, India. She never received formal education and could not read or write until the age of 15.[2] She learnt to read and write by her own.[1] In 1974, she moved to permanently to Kathmandu with her husband, Damodar Sharma.[1]

Notable works

Thakuri's stories focus on prejudices in women's lives.[2] Her most renowned works are:

References
  1. Gurung, Muna. "Maya Thakuri: Writing between the lines". Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  2. Gautam, Swasti. "Bold and courageous". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  3. "'Writing is inherent, but needs nurturing'". Retrieved 2020-08-17.


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