Written by The 14th edition of the Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest took place in Mumbai from October 25th to 29th, 2023. The festival brought together literary enthusiasts, authors, and artists from various backgrounds for a grand finale. The evening featured sophisticated comedy, musical entertainment, and the highly anticipated announcement of the winners of the prestigious Tata Literature Live! Literary Awards for 2023. The event was a literary extravaganza, with popular comedian Anuvab Pal and musicians Hal Cazalet and Simon Beck captivating the audience at the Tata Theatre in Mumbai.
Tata Theatre: The Literary Hub
The Tata Theatre, located at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai, served as the epicenter of the festival’s grand finale. This iconic venue provided the perfect setting for celebrating literature, art, and culture. The audience, consisting of festival speakers, jury members, and shortlisted authors, gathered to honor the diversity and richness of contemporary literature.
The Literary Award Winners
One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement of the Tata Literature Live! Literary Awards for 2023. These awards recognize exceptional contributions in both fiction and non-fiction literature. Let’s have a look at the winners in each category:
Tata Literature Live! Book of the Year (Fiction):
- “The Secret of More” by Tejaswini Apte-Rahm, published by Aleph Book Company
Tata Literature Live! Book of the Year (Non-Fiction):
- “Raw Umber” by Sara Rai, published by Westland Books
Tata Literature Live! First Book (Fiction):
- “The Woman Who Climbed Trees” by Smriti Ravindra, published by HarperCollins Publishers
Tata Literature Live! First Book (Non-Fiction):
- “Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right, 1924-1977” by Abhishek Choudhary, published by Pan Macmillan India/Picador
Tata Literature Live! Business Book of the Year:
- “Working To Restore: Why We Do Business in the Regenerative Era” by Esha Chhabra, published by Penguin Random House India
Tata Literature Live! Publisher of the Year Award:
- Pan Macmillan India
The 14th edition of Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impact on the literary landscape. The event showcased the power of words, stories, and ideas to inspire, entertain, and educate. Looking ahead to the next edition, we eagerly anticipate an even more remarkable celebration of literature and the creative spirit.