A renowned Hindi-Maithil writer, Usha Kiran Khan recited her short stories here in the city at a programme at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan here on Monday. A programme of story recital was organised by Vagarth wing of literature, Bharat Bhavan.
Usha has won the Sahitya Academy Award for her Maithil novel Bhamati- Ek Avismarniya Prem Katha that revolves around the women education.
Noticeably, she is the first woman writer from Bihar to receive this award. Usha discovered her forte when her first novel was published and then she tried her hand in writing short stories, and theatrical plays in Hindi as well.
She recited her short story before the literature lovers of the city on Monday at Antrang Hall. Other than reading her story she also gave a brief introduction of how she gained interest in Maithli language.
While addressing the audience at the hall, Usha said, “My great idol and role model for my inclination towards Maithli language is the noted writer and novelist Nagarjun. He has penned many novels, stories and poems and Maithli language and also he has been my guru from whom I have learned the beauty of this language.”
While elaborating further, she said, “Nagarjun is like father like figure to me and his style of writing has always influenced me a lot.” It was her first visit to the city.
She further highlighted about her writing career and her passion in writing. She wrapped up the programme with a short story Katha Us Burj Ki that enthralled the audience.
The literature lovers of the city enjoyed being face to face with a noted Hindi-Maithli writer. The audience listened to her with rapt attention as her writing style created a wonderful impression over them.