Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 Hosts Glittering Delhi Preview
Ahead of the main event, an exclusive Delhi preview was hosted at The Leela Palace, offering a captivating glimpse into the Festival’s meticulous programming and diverse themes.
New Delhi– The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), often hailed as the “greatest literary show on earth,” is set to make a grand return for its 18th edition from January 30 to February 5, 2025, at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur. Ahead of the main event, an exclusive Delhi preview was hosted at The Leela Palace, offering a captivating glimpse into the Festival’s meticulous programming and diverse themes.
This year, the Festival will delve into topics that shape our world, with sessions exploring Democracy and Equality, Crime Fiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Gastronomy, and much more. From mystery-filled narratives to intimate insights into extraordinary lives and the celebration of culinary traditions, the Festival promises to captivate audiences. Additional themes like theatre adaptations, cinema, history, and culture aim to create a rich mosaic of ideas and perspectives.
The 2025 edition boasts an impressive lineup of over 300 speakers, including Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners, journalists, policymakers, and renowned writers. Among the prominent names are Abhijit Banerjee, Anita Anand, Amol Palekar, Esther Duflo, Geetanjali Shree, Javed Akhtar, Ira Mukhoty, Rahul Bose, Miriam Margolyes, and Venki Ramakrishnan. These luminaries will address an array of global and regional issues, fostering thoughtful discussions and cross-cultural dialogue.
A highlight of this year’s Festival is its commitment to inclusivity, marked by the return of Sign Language Interpretation Sessions, in collaboration with Nupur Sansthan, ensuring that stories and ideas remain accessible to all.
The concurrent Jaipur BookMark (JBM), South Asia’s leading publishing conclave, will celebrate its 12th year with a focus on translations, storytelling innovations, and the role of AI in publishing. Norway, as the Country Partner for JBM, continues its decade-long association, emphasizing the importance of translations in literature.
Insights from Festival Directors and Partners
Festival Co-Director William Dalrymple highlighted the event's significance, stating, “The Jaipur Literature Festival brings together some of the world’s most influential voices to engage, inspire, and exchange ideas. It not only celebrates literature but also acts as a beacon for understanding and collaboration in an increasingly divided world.”
Co-Director Namita Gokhale added, “This edition celebrates ‘Many Languages, One Literature,’ opening windows to global narratives across 26 languages—13 international and 13 Indian. With its rich themes and diverse voices, this year promises a vintage edition of epiphanies and arguments.”
Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, Sanjoy K. Roy, emphasized, “The Festival fosters empathy, understanding, and collective growth, creating a movement that connects communities through shared narratives.”
Acknowledgments and Performances
The Festival expressed gratitude to its partners, including Nand Ghar, Embassy of Ireland, Rajasthan Tourism, Red FM, and numerous media outlets, for their invaluable support. The Delhi preview concluded with a mesmerizing performance by Rajasthani folk artist Bhungar Khan, showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage.
As the “Kumbh of Literature,” the Jaipur Literature Festival continues to unite the world through the transformative power of books and ideas. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this extraordinary celebration of literature, culture, and dialogue in 2025.
