Gujarati literature mourns the loss of its beloved icon, Dhiruben Patel, who passed away at 97 in Ahmedabad. Dhiruben's prolific writing career, spanning several decades, saw her authoring a range of works, from plays to novels and collections of short stories. She was also an accomplished translator and a fierce advocate of women's rights, often exploring themes of gender and social inequality in her works. Her contributions to literature were recognized with numerous awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri. Her passing has left a void in the literary world, and she will be fondly remembered for her literary and cultural legacy.
Dhiruben Patel, fondly known
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