Geetanjali Shree's ‘Tomb of Sand’ becomes 1st Hindi novel to win International Booker Prize

A Delhi-based writer Geetanjali Shree has become the first Indian writer to win the International Booker Prize. Her novel titled Ret Samadhi, translated into English as Tomb of Sand by Daisy Rockwell, won the International Booker Prize. Also Read: Punjab Government transfers 28 jail officers It was the first Hindi-language book to be shortlisted for the £50,000 prize. "Congratulations to Geetanjali Shree and @shreedaisy who have been longlisted with Tomb of Sand: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/tomb-of-sand #2022InternationalBooker #TombofSand #GeetanjaliShree #DaisyRockwell@TiltedAxisPress," The Booker Prizes said in a tweet. It is a story set in the shadow of the partition of India, which follows an elderly woman after the death of her husband. "Yessss! Translator Daisy Rockwell and author Geetanjali Shree win the International Booker for 'Tomb of Sand' ('Ret Samadhi' in the original). A first win for a Hindi novel, an Indian novel, a south Asian novel. Congratulations! @TheBookerPrizes," Bengali writer Arunava Sinha tweeted. ‘Tomb of Sand’ was among 13 long listed novels  which were translated to English from 11 languages and originate from 12 countries across four continents. Geetanjali will be awarded GBP 50,000, which will be split evenly between the author and translator. Geetanjali Shree is the author of several short stories and novels. Also Read: Punjab, UK tie up in development sectors Her 2000 novel Mai was shortlisted for the Crossword Book Award in 2001. -PTC News