Preview of Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 Unveils Diverse and Enthralling Program

Jaipur: As the eagerly anticipated seventeenth edition of the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival approaches, set to take place from February 1st to 5th at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, a glimpse of the world's most coveted literary event was presented by Festival Producer Teamwork Arts at The Leela Palace in New Delhi. The festival, known for its stellar lineup, will once again play host to an impressive array of writers, speakers, thinkers, sports figures, journalists, policymakers, and social activists.

This literary spectacle promises an inspiring showcase of linguistic diversity, with sessions spanning 16 Indian and 8 international languages. The Indian languages featured include Assamese, Awadhi, Banjara Language - Lamani (Lambada), Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Kurukh, Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Sanskrit, Tamil, Toda, and Urdu.

The 2024 edition of the festival boasts an ensemble of approximately 550 speakers and artists representing a diverse range of nationalities, including recipients of prestigious awards such as the Booker, International Booker, Pulitzer, Sahitya Akademi, Dada Saheb Phalke Award, DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, JCB Prize for Literature, and more. The thematic range is extensive, covering Fiction & Non-Fiction, Literary Criticism, History, Politics & Current Affairs, Economics, Poetry, Art & Culture, Art & Architecture, Translation, Graphic Novels, Gender, Science & Medicine, Food & Memory, Biographies & Memoirs, Mythology, Spirituality & Religion, Mental Health, Fashion & Lifestyle, Law & Justice, Geopolitics, Sports, Crime Fiction, Climate Change + Environment & Climate Justice, Pet Parents + Pets & Animals, Cities, Literary Icons Through The Ages, Bollywood & Cinema, among others.

Namita Gokhale, acclaimed writer and Co-Director of the Jaipur Literature Festival, expressed, “In our seventeenth year, we remain dedicated to the rich diversity of our multilingual literary heritage. With writers from over twenty-five nationalities and representation of sixteen Indian languages, we explore a universe of ideas and themes, ranging from mathematics to music, camels to cuisine, and fiction to faction. The festival program can be explored on our website.”

Co-Director William Dalrymple added, "We aim to elevate the Jaipur Literature Festival each year, and 2024 promises to be our most exceptional edition yet. We are proud to present celebrated writers from around the world, offering a diverse gathering of literary minds and extraordinary thinkers for five free days of intellectual engagement."

The Festival's Managing Director, Sanjoy K. Roy, emphasized the vision of inclusivity and global interdisciplinary conversations for Jaipur Literature Festival 2024. The concurrent Jaipur BookMark (JBM), South Asia’s prominent publishing conclave, in its 11th edition, will run alongside the Festival, featuring key stakeholders from the publishing world.

The Delhi Curtain Raiser at The Leela Palace featured a mesmerizing performance by Mohd. Rafiq Khan Langa, representing the illustrious family of Langa, traditional folk singers of Rajasthan.

Anjali Mehra, Chief Brand Officer and Senior Vice President Marketing of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, expressed pride in partnering with the Jaipur Literature Festival for the third consecutive year, celebrating a shared passion for literary arts, heritage, culture, and tradition.

Highlight Sessions at JBM include discussions on translation, literary friendships, Indian language publishing, and insights from the OTT and publishing industry. The conclave aims to delve into crucial aspects of the business of books, spanning five days of engaging sessions with global publishing experts.

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