CROSSING THE THRESHOLD OF ORTHODOXY AND EMERGING AS AN ENLIGHTENED WOMEN WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SUDHA MURTHY’S MAHASHWETA.
Indian writing in English has created special niche in the heart of the readers from all over the world. There are noticeable writers who have effectively portrayed India with variety of subjects and issues in their books. Sudha Murthy is one of the most prolific writers in India who has written both in Kannad and English. Being a visionary, she has voiced out many issues related to feminine sensibility. Mahashweta by Sudha Murthy is magnum opus where the protagonist Anupama’s journey has been depicted with gray sheds of life. However, Sudha Murthy has celebrated the true essence of womanhood where Anupama courageously fights against all odd situations and ultimately emerged as a powerful self-reliant individual.