C Mrunalini
“Dr. C. Mrunalini, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar, writer, translator, and media personality, who retired as Professor of Comparative Literature and Chair of the Department of Telugu Language at Telugu University, Hyderabad. With three Master’s degrees (in Telugu, English, and Women’s Studies) and a Ph.D. in Telugu, she has guided numerous research scholars and authored 20 books, including works of literary criticism, fiction, satire, and translation.
Widely respected for her sharp insights and engaging style, Dr. Mrunalini has presented her work across India and internationally — in the U.S.A., China, Mauritius, Malaysia, and Norway — and is a familiar face on television and radio in the Telugu-speaking world.
At BBLF 2025, she will share her deep knowledge and perspective on the revolutionary writer Chalam, exploring his bold ideas and enduring influence on Telugu literature and thought.”
