Explanation
The author of the novel 'Lajja' is Taslima Nasreen.
Taslima Nasreen is a Bangladeshi writer and feminist activist known for her controversial and provocative writing on women's rights and religious fundamentalism. 'Lajja' is her most famous novel, published in 1993. The novel tells the story of a Hindu family living in Bangladesh and their struggles to survive in the wake of the Babri Masjid demolition in India. The book portrays the atrocities committed against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh, including rape, murder, and forced conversion to Islam.
The publication of 'Lajja' was met with controversy and backlash from fundamentalist groups in Bangladesh, leading to the author's exile from the country. Despite the controversy, the book became an international bestseller and received critical acclaim for its powerful portrayal of religious intolerance and violence.
