Maitreyi Pushpa (Hindi: मैत्रेयी पुष्पा; born 30 November 1944), is a Hindi fiction writer. An eminent writer in Hindi, Maitreyi Pushpa has ten novels and seven short story collections to her credit[1][2][3] She also writes prolifically for newspapers on current issues concerning women, and adopts a questioning, daring and challenging stance in her writings.[4][5] She is best known for her Chak, Alma Kabutari,[6] Jhoola Nat and an autobiographical novel Kasturi Kundal Base.[7]
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| Native name | मैत्रेयी पुष्पा |
| Born | (1944-11-30) 30 November 1944 (age 77) Aligarh, United Provinces, British India |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | Fiction; Indian women's literature |
| Notable works | Chaak; Alma Kabutari |
| Notable awards | SAARC Literary Award |
Maitreyi Pushpa was born in Sikurra village, Aligarh district.[citation needed] She spent her childhood and early years in Khilli, another village in Bundelkhand near Jhansi.[citation needed] She did her post graduation in Hindi at Bundelkhand College, Jhansi.[citation needed]
Maitreyi Pushpa has authored seven collections of short stories and ten novels besides writing regular column in weekly Rashtriya Sahara.[citation needed]
The Delhi government proposed her name for the post of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson on 29 January 2014.[8]
One writer refers to her powerful idiomatic language and uninhibited treatment.[9]
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| 2018 | Najibullah Manalai |
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