Bangalore: Through globalization English has acquired augmented importance as a common "lingua franca" for the global community. Speaking of literature, Indian writing in English is nearly hot off the fire. The Indian writing in English boosted off only in the last couple of decades and since then, a number of writers bagged global fame, some achieved national and others had to find contentment through contracted loop.
These Indian writers have fashioned a niche of their own in English with their awe-inspiring works of literary fineness. Indian writing has navigated an elongated haggard path of uplifting evolution. The renaissance in Indian writing was kicked off in the 1980's and the predecessor of this faction, the hallmark of Indian writing of this era was Salman Rushdie.
Salman Rushdie
Indian literature witnessed renaissance in 1980s and 90s. Salman Rushdie, an Indian-British novelist and essayist, spearheaded this renaissance with his path breaking novel, "Midnight Children" in 1980. He exploded to recognition with the book and from the time when he kissed success, there has been plentitude of Indian authors scripting in English. His work always revolves around the Indian Subcontinent as a vital theme and his principal theme of "paranormal pragmatism" has always been adjacent to the essence of this land. Scripting his thoughts in Pidgin English, Rushdie gestured a new trend in writing and furnished a tone of voice to multicultural apprehensions. His "Midnight Children", "The Moor's Last Sigh", and "Shalimar Clown" were critically acclaimed for their themes and the use of delightful practicality. But the book that dotted deadly controversy was "The Satanic Verses". He was indicted of profanity by countless Muslims because of certain supposedly disrespectful references to Islam's Prophet Mohammad. Arousing the wrath among Muslims globally, a fatwa was issued by Iran's Ayotollah Khomeini calling for the execution of the novelist. The book was banned in many countries including India. Rushdie veiled himself in U.K. and till date his name is there in the "wanted list" with a price on his head.
These Indian writers have fashioned a niche of their own in English with their awe-inspiring works of literary fineness. Indian writing has navigated an elongated haggard path of uplifting evolution. The renaissance in Indian writing was kicked off in the 1980's and the predecessor of this faction, the hallmark of Indian writing of this era was Salman Rushdie.
Salman Rushdie
