In the history of letters, Ravindra Kelekar is one of the names that keeps being returned to.
The record lists Ravindra Kelekar as Indian author (1925–2010) contributed in Konkani Language.
Ravindra Kelekar was born at Cuncolim in 1925. His recorded nationality is Portuguese India.
Twentieth-century writing was shaped by war, exile and translation; many of its major careers were conducted across more than one language and country.
He worked as linguist, translator and diarist.
The writing is recorded in Konkani and Portuguese.
His best-known work is Himalayant. A writer's real subject usually becomes visible only across the whole body of work.
That the work was written from Portuguese India matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Ravindra Kelekar died in 2010, aged 85. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Notable work: Himalayant
