Maheswar Soren

Maheswar Soren is an Indian writer who writes in the Santali language. He is also a pharmacist by profession. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award for Santali literature in 2024 for his play Seched Sawnta Ren Andha Manmi.

Life and background

Soren hails from Udala in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha. In 2024, he was described in the press as a pharmacist at the Jagannathpur community health centre (CHC) in Mahanga block of Cuttack district.

Writing and career

Soren has written books and dramas, and has also written scripts for films on themes related to Santali society and cultural traditions, according to reports in the press.

Works

  • Seched Sawnta Ren Andha Manmi (Play; written in 2018)

Awards and honours

  • Sahitya Akademi Award (Santali), 2024 – Seched Sawnta Ren Andha Manmi (Play)

See also

  • Santali literature
  • Santali language
  • Sahitya Akademi Award
  • List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Santali

References

  • List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Santali

Category:Santali-language writers Category:Indian dramatists and playwrights Category:Sahitya Akademi Award winners Category:People from Mayurbhanj district Category:Living people

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