Neelakshi Singh

Neelakshi Singh (born 17 March 1978) is a contemporary Hindi author. In 2004 she won Sahitya Akademi Award for life time achievement.
Personal life.
Neelakshi Singh was born at Hajipur in Bihar on 17 March 1978. She graduated from Benaras Hindu University in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in economics. At present, she is an employee with the State Bank of India.
Literary work.
Singh's story collections "Parinde ka intzaar saa kuchh" and "Jinki muthhiyon me surakh tha" have been praised by literary critics. The title story of her Parinde collection stands as a classic story in contemporary Indian literature.
Films & media.
She was the main protagonist of the documentary film"through the eyes of words" directed by Shweta Merchant, produced by NHK, Japan.