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[[File:Meesha.jpg|thumb|First edition | {{Short description|2018 novel by Malayalam author S. Hareesh}} | ||
'''Meesha''' is the debut novel of [[Malayalam]] writer [[S. Hareesh]]. It was | {{italic}} | ||
[[File:Meesha.jpg|thumb|First edition]] | |||
'''''Meesha''''' is the debut novel of [[Malayalam]] writer [[S. Hareesh]]. It was serialised in parts by the ''[[Mathrubhumi Azhchappathippu|Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly]]'' and published in its entirety by [[DC Books]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hareeshs-novel-meesha-hits-stands/article24575825.ece |title= Hareesh's novel Meesha hits stands |author=C. Gouridasan Nair |date=2018-08-01 |website=The Hindu |access-date=2018-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20180801/3402145.html |title=DC Books publishes Malayalam novel 'Meesha' |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2018-08-01 |website=Webindia123 |access-date=2018-10-28}}</ref> Due to protests from Hindu organisations, the serialisation was cancelled after the third part. | |||
==Award== | ==Award== | ||
The [[English language|English]] | The [[English language|English]] translation of the book, ''Moustache'', won the [[JCB Prize|JCB Prize for literature]] in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/438125-latest-news-s-hareesh-bags-jcb-literature-award.html|title=എസ്. ഹരീഷിന്റെ മീശ നോവലിന് ജെ.സി.ബി സാഹിത്യ പുരക്സാരം}}</ref> The novel won the 2019 [[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel]], which was announced in February 2021.<ref name="kerala sahithya academy award announced">{{Cite web |date=2021-02-15 |title=kerala sahithya academy award announced കേരള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി പുരസ്കാരങ്ങൾ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; എസ്. ഹരീഷിന്റെ 'മീശ' മികച്ച നോവൽ |url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2021/02/15/kerala-sahithya-academy-award-announced.html |access-date=2021-02-15 |website=www.twentyfournews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== Withdrawal == | == Withdrawal == | ||
In a section of the novel, a certain character suggests that Hindu women bathe and wear good clothes before going to a temple because they are interested in sex.<ref name="Followers of Sangh Parivar slam Malayalam writer S Hareesh over Meesha">{{Cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/sangh-parivar-supporters-slam-malayalam-writer-s-hareesh-over-meesha/articleshow/65011379.cms |title=Followers of Sangh Parivar slam Malayalam writer S Hareesh over Meesha |website=Bangalore Mirror |access-date=2018-11-13}}</ref><ref name="Threatened by right wing, Malayalam writer S Hareesh withdraws novel from magazine">{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/threatened-right-wing-malayalam-writer-s-hareesh-withdraws-novel-magazine-85170 |title=Threatened by right wing, Malayalam writer S Hareesh withdraws novel from magazine |date=2018-07-21 |website=The News Minute |access-date=2018-11-13}}</ref> He goes on to state that women do not go to the temple whilst menstruating because they cannot have sex. These extracts, which were shared on social media, resulted in widespread criticism by Hindu | In a section of the novel, a certain character suggests that Hindu women bathe and wear good clothes before going to a temple because they are interested in sex.<ref name="Followers of Sangh Parivar slam Malayalam writer S Hareesh over Meesha">{{Cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/sangh-parivar-supporters-slam-malayalam-writer-s-hareesh-over-meesha/articleshow/65011379.cms |title=Followers of Sangh Parivar slam Malayalam writer S Hareesh over Meesha |website=Bangalore Mirror |access-date=2018-11-13}}</ref><ref name="Threatened by right wing, Malayalam writer S Hareesh withdraws novel from magazine">{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/threatened-right-wing-malayalam-writer-s-hareesh-withdraws-novel-magazine-85170 |title=Threatened by right wing, Malayalam writer S Hareesh withdraws novel from magazine |date=2018-07-21 |website=The News Minute |access-date=2018-11-13}}</ref> He goes on to state that women do not go to the temple whilst menstruating because they cannot have sex. These extracts, which were shared on social media, resulted in widespread criticism by Hindu organisations such as Yogakshema Sabha, [[BJP]], [[Hindu Aikya Vedi]], [[Nair Service Society|N.S.S]]. After this, the writer withdrew the serialisation of the novel from ''[[Mathrubhumi Azhchappathippu|Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malayalam-author-s-hareesh-withdraws-novel-meesha-says-he-has-received-threats-from-right-wing-groups-4791341.html |title= Malayalam author S Hareesh withdraws novel 'Meesha,' says he has received threats from right-wing groups|author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2018-07-21 |website=Firstpost |access-date=2018-10-28}}</ref> | ||
== In Court == | == In Court == | ||
A plea to ban the book was made to the [[Supreme Court of India]] by N Radhakrishnan, a resident of Delhi. The court refused to ban the novel and stated that the culture of banning books impacts the free flow of ideas.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/meesha-row-supreme-court-decries-practice-of-banning-books/ar-BBLqk4M |title='Meesha' row: Supreme Court decries practice of banning books |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2018-08-03 |website=MSN |access-date=2018-10-28}}</ref> | A plea to ban the book was made to the [[Supreme Court of India]] by N Radhakrishnan, a resident of Delhi. The court refused to ban the novel and stated that the culture of banning books impacts the free flow of ideas.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/meesha-row-supreme-court-decries-practice-of-banning-books/ar-BBLqk4M |title='Meesha' row: Supreme Court decries practice of banning books |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2018-08-03 |website=MSN |access-date=2018-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/sc-refuses-ban-novel-meesha-685120.html |title=Culture of banning books impacted free flow of ideas:SC |author=Ashish Tripathi |date=2018-08-02 |website=Deccan Heral |access-date=2018-10-28}}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/sc-refuses-ban-novel-meesha-685120.html |title=Culture of banning books impacted free flow of ideas:SC |author=Ashish Tripathi |date=2018-08-02 |website=Deccan Heral |access-date=2018-10-28}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Malayalam novels]] | [[Category:Malayalam novels]] | ||
[[Category:2018 debut novels]] | [[Category:2018 debut novels]] | ||
[[Category:Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award-winning works]] | |||
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File:Meesha.jpg
First edition
Meesha is the debut novel of Malayalam writer S. Hareesh. It was serialised in parts by the Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly and published in its entirety by DC Books.[1][2] Due to protests from Hindu organisations, the serialisation was cancelled after the third part.
Award[edit]
The English translation of the book, Moustache, won the JCB Prize for literature in 2020.[3] The novel won the 2019 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel, which was announced in February 2021.[4]
Withdrawal[edit]
In a section of the novel, a certain character suggests that Hindu women bathe and wear good clothes before going to a temple because they are interested in sex.[5][6] He goes on to state that women do not go to the temple whilst menstruating because they cannot have sex. These extracts, which were shared on social media, resulted in widespread criticism by Hindu organisations such as Yogakshema Sabha, BJP, Hindu Aikya Vedi, N.S.S. After this, the writer withdrew the serialisation of the novel from Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly.[7]
In Court[edit]
A plea to ban the book was made to the Supreme Court of India by N Radhakrishnan, a resident of Delhi. The court refused to ban the novel and stated that the culture of banning books impacts the free flow of ideas.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ↑ C. Gouridasan Nair (2018-08-01). "Hareesh's novel Meesha hits stands". The Hindu. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
- ↑ "DC Books publishes Malayalam novel 'Meesha'". Webindia123. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ↑ "എസ്. ഹരീഷിന്റെ മീശ നോവലിന് ജെ.സി.ബി സാഹിത്യ പുരക്സാരം".
- ↑ "kerala sahithya academy award announced കേരള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി പുരസ്കാരങ്ങൾ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; എസ്. ഹരീഷിന്റെ 'മീശ' മികച്ച നോവൽ". www.twentyfournews.com. 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ↑ "Followers of Sangh Parivar slam Malayalam writer S Hareesh over Meesha". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
- ↑ "Threatened by right wing, Malayalam writer S Hareesh withdraws novel from magazine". The News Minute. 2018-07-21. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
- ↑ "Malayalam author S Hareesh withdraws novel 'Meesha,' says he has received threats from right-wing groups". Firstpost. 2018-07-21. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ↑ "'Meesha' row: Supreme Court decries practice of banning books". MSN. 2018-08-03. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ↑ Ashish Tripathi (2018-08-02). "Culture of banning books impacted free flow of ideas:SC". Deccan Heral. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
Further reading[edit]
- L. George (August 22, 2018). "'Meesha' book review: A bewitching phantasmagoria". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2019-01-31.