A large number of filmmakers, both Indian and international, over the years, have been inspired by and adapted Mahasweta Devi's works. Eminent author and social activist Mahasweta Devi is no more. Maati Maay (2007)Dir: Chitra PalekarThe gloomy Marathi film is based on Mahasweta Devi's short story Baayen. The film was, again, based on a short story by Mahasweta Devi, and once again, Gulzar was involved with the screenplay, this time, as the screenwriter. Featuring stellar performances by Jaya Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Seema Biswas and Nandita Das, the National Award-winning film is one of the best Indian films of all time.

Source: India Today July 28, 2016 12:11 UTC