Is Mahasweta Devi A-List?
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No — Mahasweta Devi is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1956C$0.01M
The Queen of Jhansi
Writes The Queen of Jhansi
1974C$0.05M+$0.04M
Hajar Churashir Maa Published
Publishes 'Hajar Churashir Maa,' gaining recognition.
1979C$0.1M+$0.05M
Activism for Tribal Rights
Starts advocating for tribal rights.
1996C$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Jnanpith Award
Receives the Jnanpith Award for contributions to literature.
1997C$0.5M+$0.2M
Ramon Magsaysay Award
Receives the Ramon Magsaysay Award for journalism.
2016D▼$1M+$0.5M
Death in Kolkata
Dies in Kolkata, leaving behind legacy.
2026D$1M
Activist Legacy
Remembered for her activism and literary works focused on tribal rights in India.
Last updated: February 25, 2026