Upamanyu Chatterjee's book wins 7th JCB Prize for Literature

The coveted trophy titled ‘Mirror Melting’ was awarded to Chatterjee at an event held in Ballabhgarh

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, Updated At : 10:15 AM Nov 25, 2024 IST

Upamanyu Chatterjee (left) receiving award from JCB India CEO & MD Deepak Shetty at an event.

Upamanyu Chatterjee’s book — Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life — published by Speaking Tiger Books, has won the 2024 JCB Prize for Literature.

The coveted trophy, which is a sculpture by Delhi artist duo, Thukral and Tagra, titled ‘Mirror Melting,’ was awarded to Upamanyu Chatterjee at an event held in Ballabhgarh.

Speaking at the event, JCB India CEO Deepak Shetty said, “The JCB Prize for Literature was conceptualised by Lord Bamford to celebrate the Indian-ness of Indian literature. Over the years this award has attracted some of the most eclectic mix of works and this year has been no different.”