Namita gokhale biography

There is a lot more to the lives of writers than just writing, and at times their keen involvement in these other aspects is what catches the eye of both readers and critics.

The popularity of Namita Gokhale, not as one of India's foremost writers, but as the force behind some of the most successful literary events in the subcontinent, is a case in point.

On Saturday, the high-profile writer will be awarded the first Centenary National Award for Literature by the Asam Sahitya Sabha for her "outstanding literary contributions as well as her service to the nation in supporting and showcasing literary talent and creating a literary environment in the country".

This recognition from the prestigious literary body provides enough reason to look back at a highly successful career.

Born in Lucknow, in 1956, Gokhale spent a larger part of her childhood in New Delhi and in Nainital and areas around it.

It is perhaps because of this