Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Bangalore Literature Festival Begins with Banu Mushtaq's Keynote
The Bangalore Literature Festival started on Saturday with a big keynote speech by Banu Mushtaq, who won the International Booker Prize.
She talked about her life and writing, saying her words come from her experiences in courtrooms and her heritage.
Other famous people like comedian Vir Das and writer Sudha Murthy also spoke.
The event is at Freedom Park, which is bigger than the old place, and about 15,000 people came on the first day.
There are lots of talks and book signings for people who love books, especially Kannada literature.
The 14th Bangalore Literature Festival began with a keynote by International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq.
Mushtaq discussed her life, writing philosophy, and the Bandaya literary movement in her speech.
Comedian Vir Das and other notable figures like Sudha Murthy and Shashi Tharoor also participated.
The festival is being held at Freedom Park to accommodate more attendees, with around 15,000 visitors on the first day.
The event features various panels, book signings, and tributes to Kannada literature.
- Who
- Banu Mushtaq, Vir Das, Sudha Murthy, Shashi Tharoor, Chetan Bhagat, and other authors and speakers
- What
- The 14th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival
- When
- Started on Saturday
- Where
- Freedom Park, Bangalore
- Why
- To celebrate literature, host discussions, and promote reading and writing
- Event
- Bangalore Literature Festival
- Edition
- 14th
- Keynote Speaker
- Banu Mushtaq
- Venue
- Freedom Park
- Attendance
- 15,000 visitors on first day
- Other Speakers
- Vir Das, Sudha Murthy, Shashi Tharoor, Chetan Bhagat