![]() This is the impression I have gathered from readers in Kerala since I won this award. When a regional writer wins the JCB Award he instantly becomes a national writer. The English translation helps the writer of a regional language to break free of isolation and enter mainstream Indian literature. His voice will hereafter be easily heard and he can reach a large number of readers beyond the borders of language and cultures. ![]() When such an award is conferred on a writer, it throws light on him and his work. It is now viewed as the most coveted award for literature in India. The JCB Prize for literature is incomparable, because of its sheer magnitude. In Kerala, we have so many awards, small and big. Awards bring visibility but how are these awards, which primarily recognize writing in English and English translation, perceived in the sphere of Malayalam writing in Kerala? Do they influence public opinion? Author M Mukundan (Courtesy JCB Prize) The last recipient of the prize was also a Malayalam writer, S Hareesh for his novel, Moustache (2020). Congratulations on winning the JCB Prize which is indeed well deserved for your remarkable novel, Delhi: A Soliloquy. ![]()
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