Recorded and curated by Irfan
12 April, 2025, New Delhi
The collection titled "कमला दत्त : समग्र कहानियां" ('Kamla Datt: Complete Stories') is in front of me, which contains 33 stories edited by Chhabil Kumar Meher and Abhishek Rishi. Published by Pragya Publications in Delhi, this 426-page volume is priced at ₹900 and $15. On April 12, 2025, Kasturi a literary forum hosted an event at Delhi’s Sahitya Akademi to celebrate the author, attended by around 50 people. Born in Lahore in undivided India, Kamla Dutt studied in Chandigarh, pursued post-doctoral research in the U.S., and later settled there.
Apart from writing, Kamla Dutt, who is equally active in plays and poetry, has recently come to India. What follows is her own reflection on her literary journey, paired with insights from writer Pratyaksha, the program’s chair, who highlights the essence of Dr Dutt’s creative work. The organizer’s note ties the event’s success to the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Ji’s appearance day. Now, let’s hear first from Dr Kamla Dutt—research scientist, professor, and writer.
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