India, Sept. 25 -- Sister of 'Aavarana' recalls the days spent hosting an extraordinary brother.

In the preface to Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's celebrated novel 'Aavarana', there is a reference to a 'Muslim sister', a fellow writer whose name was not revealed but whose role was warmly acknowledged.

From childhood, she had developed a deep love for thoroughly reading Dr. Bhyrappa's works and remained one of his most loyal readers.

Though they were ideologically different, she went on to support the literary journey of her 'elder brother' from another faith, fostering a bond built on mutual respect and shared love for literature.

That writer, as revealed, is none other than Banu Mushtaq, the International Booker Prize-2025 winner.

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