Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Shakti Bhatt Prize to Conclude with Chowdhary's Debut Memoir
The Shakti Bhatt Prize, a well-known literary award in South Asia, is ending.
It began in 2008 to help new writers from the region get noticed.
The award has grown to celebrate good writing from many places and types of writing in South Asia.
This year, Zara Chowdhary will get the last award for her first book, 'The Lucky Ones.'
The end of the prize is a big moment in the story of South Asian books and writing.
The Shakti Bhatt Prize, a South Asian literary award, will conclude this year.
Zara Chowdhary has been named the final recipient for her debut memoir, 'The Lucky Ones'.
The prize was initially established in 2008 to honor debut authors from the subcontinent.
Over 17 years, the prize evolved to recognize literary excellence across South Asia.
The conclusion of the prize marks the end of an influential chapter in the region's literary history.
- Who
- Zara Chowdhary is the final recipient.
- What
- The Shakti Bhatt Prize, a literary award, is concluding.
- When
- This year.
- Where
- South Asia.
- Why
- The prize is concluding, marking the end of an influential chapter in the region's literary history.
- Award Name
- Shakti Bhatt Prize
- Final Recipient
- Zara Chowdhary
- Winning Book
- The Lucky Ones
- Established
- 2008
- Focus
- Debut authors from the subcontinent
- Duration
- 17 years