Writer who was a listener | The Indian Express

Writer who was a listener | The Indian Express

Written by Kunal Ray |Updated: September 7, 2019 11:44:10 am

The writer teaches literary and cultural studies at Pune’s Flame University.

Writer who was a listener

Kiran Nagarkar’s oeuvre owes much to his interest in people and their stories

Noted novelist and playwright Kiran Nagarkar passed away on Thursday, September 5.

I always thought of Kiran Nagarkar as a mythical being. Growing up, I saw little of Nagarkar on television or in print. Many writers were featured on a regular basis and there were long commentaries about their work. Some publications would dedicate weekend issues to celebrating the genius of a writer. But there was no Nagarkar. Or, did I miss him?