Damodar Mauzo

Damodar Mauzo (82) is a short story writer, novelist, critic, columnist and a script writer; he writes in Konkani and lives in Majorda, Goa. Among the published books penned by him are 4 novels, 9 short story collections and several others including a voluminous book of the saga of Konkani language and literature that chronicles the hardships faced by the language at the hands of its history. He also has written a book, “Ink of Dissent” in English. He is a winner of numerous laurels including 1983 Sahitya Akademi award, V.V.Pai Sahitya Puraskar, Goa State Cultural Award, Basava Vibhushan award,and the Jnanpith Award for 2022. He is the co-founder of Goa Arts and Literature Festival.