Gulbarga
Jayalaxmi Patil is a multifaceted personality, she is an artist, actor, poet, writer, and feminist. Born on 8th June 1968 in Gulbarga District. Her father, Rajashekar Avaradi is a retired medical officer, and mother Sarojini Avaradi, both inspired her.
Books
- Neeli Kadala Baanu (Collection of Stories)
- Helutaave Kela (Book about women and domestic violence)
- Mukku Kikkiya Kaalu (2018)
- She has translated Baby from Marati in 2018
Awards
- Kodlekar Award
- Abhinaya Sharade Award for ‘Osar Tul’
- Da.Ra.Bendre Award for ‘Hakki’