Anita Desai Net Worth

Publishes Cry, the Peacock

Publishes her novel Cry, the Peacock, gaining initial recognition.

Sahitya Akademi Award

Receives the Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel Fire on the Mountain.

Booker Prize Nomination

Receives her first Booker Prize nomination, increasing her international profile.

Continued Literary Success

Continues to write and publish critically acclaimed novels and short stories.

Emerita Professor at MIT

Becomes an emerita professor of humanities at MIT.

Influence on Literature

Remains a respected and influential figure in Indian literature, inspiring future generations of writers.