Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala was a British and American novelist and screenwriter. She is best known for her collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions, made up of film director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Cologne
- Educated at
- Queen Mary University of London
- Awards
- 🏆 O. Henry Award🏆 Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay🏆 Booker Prize🏆 BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay🏆 Guggenheim Fellowship
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Timeline
1927
Born
Birth2013
Died
Death
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