Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala was a British screenwriter and novelist. She is best known for her work on film adaptations of literary classics, including the James Bond series and the novel 'Heat and Dust'. Jhabvala was a prominent figure in the film industry, working with directors such as Merchant Ivory and Martin Scorsese. She was also a prolific novelist, publishing several books on Indian culture and society. Jhabvala was a recipient of the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for her work on 'Heat and Dust'. She was also a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.