An event to honour International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday was called off by the organisers after a complaint was filed against the author alleging there are some objectionable comments about Indian deities in her novel.

The felicitation event was to be hosted by cultural organisations Rangleela and Agra Theatre Club.

"The event was called off due to a controversy over a complaint against the International Booker prize winner Geenjali Shree," Anil Shukla, a functionary of Rangleela, told PTI.

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"A man named Sandeep Kumar Pathak from Sadabad in Hathras district has filed the complaint against the writer. In the complaint, he has blamed Geetanjali Shree for alleged objectionable comments on Lord Shiva and mother Parvati," he said.

Spokesperson of the event Rambharat Upadhyay said that in his complaint, Pathak mentioned that the comments have "hurt the sentiments of Hindus".

In May, Shree became the first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize for her novel "Ret Samadhi", which was translated into English as "Tomb of Sand" by American translator Daisy Rockwell.

Set in north India, "Tomb of Sand" is the tale of 80-year-old Ma, who insists on travelling to Pakistan, simultaneously confronting the unresolved trauma of her teenage experiences of Partition, and re-evaluating what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman and a feminist.

Upadhyay also said Pathak had tweeted requesting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the DGP for an FIR against the author.

Shukla said people are disappointed over the cancellation of the event.

An event to honour International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday was called off by the organisers after a complaint was filed against the author alleging there are some objectionable comments about Indian deities in her novel.

An event to honour International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday was called off by the organisers after a complaint was filed against the author alleging there are some objectionable comments about Indian deities in her novel. The felicitation event was to be hosted by cultural organisations Rangleela and Agra Theatre Club. "The event was called off due to a controversy over a complaint against the International Booker prize winner Geenjali Shree," Anil Shukla, a functionary of Rangleela, told PTI. Also in Lifestyle: Kris Jenner goes makeup-free as she reveals her skincare routine, see viral video "A man named Sandeep Kumar Pathak from Sadabad in Hathras district has filed the complaint against the writer. In the complaint, he has blamed Geetanjali Shree for alleged objectionable comments on Lord Shiva and mother Parvati," he said. Spokesperson of the event Rambharat Upadhyay said that in his complaint, Pathak mentioned that the comments have "hurt the sentiments of Hindus". In May, Shree became the first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize for her novel "Ret Samadhi", which was translated into English as "Tomb of Sand" by American translator Daisy Rockwell. Set in north India, "Tomb of Sand" is the tale of 80-year-old Ma, who insists on travelling to Pakistan, simultaneously confronting the unresolved trauma of her teenage experiences of Partition, and re-evaluating what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman and a feminist. Upadhyay also said Pathak had tweeted requesting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the DGP for an FIR against the author. Shukla said people are disappointed over the cancellation of the event.

Booker-winner Geetanjali Shree's event cancelled in Agra after complaint against her

For the first time in history, a book in any Indian language has won International Booker Prize. The award has been bagged by Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand', which has been penned by author Geetanjali Shree, media reports said. The author was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' win. She accepted the prize worth GBP 50,000. She will share it with Daisy Rockwell, who had translated the book in English. &nbsp;

'Tomb of Sand', which is originally named 'Ret Samadhi', talks about an 80-year-old woman in northern India. The tale described by the New Delhi-based author in the book was dubbed a 'joyous cacophony' by the Booker judges. They also called it an "irresistible novel". &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In an acceptance speech at a ceremony in London on Thursday, the 64-year-old author said, "I never dreamt of the Booker, I never thought I could. What a huge recognition, I'm amazed, delighted, honoured and humbled." &nbsp;

"There is a melancholy satisfaction in the award going to it. ‘Ret Samadhi/Tomb of Sand' is an elegy for the world we inhabit, a lasting energy that retains hope in the face of impending doom. The Booker will surely take it to many more people than it would have reached otherwise, that should do the book no harm," the author said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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For the first time in history, a book in any Indian language has won International Booker Prize. The award has been bagged by Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand', which has been penned by author Geetanjali Shree, media reports said.

For the first time in history, a book in any Indian language has won International Booker Prize. The award has been bagged by Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand', which has been penned by author Geetanjali Shree, media reports said. The author was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' win. She accepted the prize worth GBP 50,000. She will share it with Daisy Rockwell, who had translated the book in English. 'Tomb of Sand', which is originally named 'Ret Samadhi', talks about an 80-year-old woman in northern India. The tale described by the New Delhi-based author in the book was dubbed a 'joyous cacophony' by the Booker judges. They also called it an "irresistible novel". WATCH WION LIVE HERE In an acceptance speech at a ceremony in London on Thursday, the 64-year-old author said, "I never dreamt of the Booker, I never thought I could. What a huge recognition, I'm amazed, delighted, honoured and humbled." "There is a melancholy satisfaction in the award going to it. ‘Ret Samadhi/Tomb of Sand' is an elegy for the world we inhabit, a lasting energy that retains hope in the face of impending doom. The Booker will surely take it to many more people than it would have reached otherwise, that should do the book no harm," the author said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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