THE incredible mosaic of language, literature, art and culture, music and cinema is all set to be laid in Bhubaneswar as the Odisha Literary Festival (OLF) 2024 goes underway here on Saturday. Organised by The New Indian Express, the 12th edition of the signature literary festival of Odisha will host 34 speakers, spread across 23 specially-curated sessions over two days.
The theme of this year is 'So Many Indias', seeking to explore the diversity - be it identities, cultures, art and literature - that defines the nation. In line with this idea, the festival will be inaugurated by celebrated poet in Koshali language and Padma Shri awardee Haldhar Nag. A fitting embodiment of 'One Voice from Many Indias', Nag will be speaking on his life and recite a few of his poems on the occasion. Ace diplomat and acclaimed writer Vikas Swarup will hold the centrestage to share knowledge, give lessons on how to write bestsellers or create blockbusters.
Best known as the author of novel 'Q & A' which was adapted in film as 'Slumdog Millionaire', Swarup's works have been translated into more than 45 international languages. His session 'From Words to Pictures: The Alchemy of Adaptations' is a must-attend for all budding writers and creators.
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