Adil Jussawalla - A Lifestory

Born in 01 January 1940 in Mumbai, this person is a big name in modern Indian poetry. More than just a poet, this person is also a well thought of magazine editor and translator, who has helped shape India's writing world for many years. Think of someone who, like the main people in old Bollywood movies, deals with the hard parts of life with care and a clear eye. This person's work often shows the changing face of India, like a mirror to the big social and political changes seen. An important time in this person's career was being the editor of Opinion magazine, a place where new writers were supported and old ideas were questioned. The poetry, like a well made scene in a Satyajit Ray movie, has many layers of meaning and makes you think. This person has put out a number of poetry books, like "Land's End" and "Missing Person". Other writers admire this person's skill in capturing the heart of Mumbai in verse, creating strong images with words. The translations have also shown readers important works from other languages. As one writer said, this person's work is "a must read for anyone wanting to know about today's Indian identity." This person is a key voice in Indian writing, a voice that still matters to readers now.