An English translation of Laxman's Marathi autobiographical novel Uchalya is a winner of Sahitya Akademi award . Uchalya, literally meaning 'pilferer', is an account of the life of a stereotyped underdog who is a representative of a section of society thriving on petty crimes. It is a poignant satire on social inequality and a candid account of the author's life account brought up in the Uchalya community. The novel has the freshness of rugged sincerity written ...
