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Since its recent release, “Made in Heaven Season 2” by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti has become embroiled in a huge controversy. It is because author Yashica Dutt has come out and said that the series was heavily influenced by her book, “Coming Out As Dalit: A Memoir.”
Who is author Yashica Dutt, biography, age, family, parents, cast, education and books list
The past few days have been overwhelming. I continue to support @ghaywan’s excellent work, now with Made in Heaven and earlier with Geeli Pucchi on Netflix. But this needs to be said. pic.twitter.com/tU1xro3QzC
— Yashica Dutt (@YashicaDutt) August 14, 2023
The Made In Heaven team went from citing Yashica Dutt (a Dalit scholar who popularized "coming out as a Dalit"), as inspiration for Radhika Apte's character, to discrediting her, in days! Talk about capitalising Dalit sentiments at the cost of a Dalit!@radhika_apte @YashicaDutt pic.twitter.com/94Q6fxohWR
— Oninthough G (@OninthoughG) August 17, 2023
She has specifically demanded fair credit for her contribution to the fifth episode, “The Heart Skips a Beat,” which was helmed by Neeraj Ghaywan. Radhika Apte’s portrayal of the Dalit character Pallavi Menke, who stands out as a self-assured and competent person, serves as the episode’s main focus.
The story is praised for sensitively addressing the topic of inter-caste weddings in the setting of India and for bringing it up in popular culture. However, Dutt’s contention lies in the lack of acknowledgment of her contributions.
Since then, Yashica Dutt has become the talk of the town, with many people trying to learn more about her. So, here’s what we know about her:
Who is Yashica Dutt?
Yashica Dutt is a renowned Indian writer and freelance journalist. She has been in the news because she called out the fifth episode of “Made in Heaven Season 2” for being influenced by one of her books.
Her full name is Yashica Dutt Nidaniya. She was born on 5 February 1986 in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Her family belongs to the Valmiki (Dalit) caste.
Yashica’s mother is Shashi and being a Dalit, Yashica had a hard time living in society during her childhood. Her mother taught her to hide her caste from people in order to become a part of non-Dalit society.
After completing her schooling at a local school in Ajmer, Yashica Dutt earned a B.Sc. from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Later, she pursued a Master’s degree in Arts and Culture Journalism from Columbia University.
She is currently 37 years old.
Her career
As a freelance journalist, Yashica Dutt has been acknowledged for her work on renowned sites including Hindustan Times, LiveMint, Scroll.in, The Wire, and HuffPost India. Her work at the Hindustan Times included leading social media initiatives for the publication Brunch.
Her articles and work as the creator of the well-known site dalitdiscrimination.tumblr.com, which addresses important concerns, demonstrate her journalistic interest in Dalit-related issues.
Apart from this, Yashica Dutt has also written a book named “Coming Out as Dalit,” which was published by Aleph Book Company. It is a compelling memoir that traces her journey from hiding her caste identity to later embracing it. The book blends personal experiences with social commentary, earning her the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar in the English category for 2020.