Literary Fame: The Double-Edged Sword for Banu Mushtaq

Banu Mushtaq, a winner of the International Booker Prize, reflects on how fame has impacted her writing process. Despite her struggles to find time for her craft, Mushtaq plans to release a new short story collection. Her winning work, 'Heart Lamp,' has sparked a literary awakening among young writers.

Famed writer Banu Mushtaq, whose life changed after winning the International Booker Prize, spoke candidly about the challenges of newfound fame hampering her writing productivity.

At the Jaipur Literature Festival, she conceded that since her accolade, her time has been consumed by events, leaving little room for writing.

Despite these challenges, she is set to release another collection while her existing work continues to inspire new generations of literary hopefuls.

(With inputs from agencies.)