Twenty-four writers from different parts of the country received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023, celebrating their literary achievements in poetry, novels, short stories, essays, and literary studies. The works honored were those published between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2021.
The award ceremony coincided with the 70th-anniversary celebrations of the National Academy of Letters at the Sahityotsav. Mr. Kaushik, while commending the writers, emphasized their role in upholding humanity through their creations.
उर्दू में सादिक़ा नवाब सहर को उनके उपन्यास 'राजदेव की अमराई' के लिए #साहित्यअकादेमीपुरस्कार 2023 आज कमानी सभागार, कॉपरनिकस मार्ग, नई दिल्ली में आयोजित अर्पण समारोह में प्रदान किया गया ।@rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @kishanreddybjp @arjunrammeghwal @M_Lekhi @MinOfCultureGoI… pic.twitter.com/O4H7bbUFFt— Sahitya Akademi (@sahityaakademi) March 12, 2024
Highlighting Notable Awardees
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Sanjeev’s Exploration of Sati: Sanjeev’s Hindi novel "Mujhe Pehchano" garnered attention for its exploration of the oppression of sati, shedding light on the exploitation of women and challenging such antiquated religious beliefs.
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Neelum Saran Gaur's Historical Narrative: Neelum Saran Gaur's novel "Requiem In Raga Janki" intricately weaves the historical narrative of Janki Bai Ilahabadi, a remarkable figure from Allahabad, surviving a brutal attack at a young age.
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Devibharathi's Regional Insights: Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) brings to life the struggles and resilience of the Kudi Navithar community in Tamil Nadu through his novel "Neeravah Paduum", offering poignant insights into small-town life.
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Scholarly Analysis by Lakshmisha Tolpadi: Lakshmisha Tolpadi’s Kannada essay collection, "Mahabharatha Anusandhana Bharatahayatre", delves into profound philosophical interpretations of Vyasa's Mahabharatha, offering a Kannada perspective on timeless issues.
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Malayali Literary Critic's Analytical Endeavor: E.V. Ramakrishnan's "Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal" provides a critical analysis of Malayalam novels within broader socio-political contexts, enriching literary discourse.
In Santali #SahityaAkademiAward2023 was presented to Taraceen Baskey on his Short Stories Collection ‘Jaba Baha’ in a presentation ceremony held today at Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi.@PIBCulture @MIB_India @DDNational @_IndianCulture @DDNewslive @airnews_mumbai… pic.twitter.com/pgllzlfnWe— Sahitya Akademi (@sahityaakademi) March 12, 2024
Awardees by Genre
Poetry:
- Vijay Verma (Dogri)
- Vinod Joshi (Gujarati)
- Manshoor Banihali (Kashmiri)
- Sorokkhaibam Gambhini (Manipuri)
- Ashutosh Parida (Odia)
- Swarnjit Savi (Punjabi)
- Gaje Singh Rajpurohit (Rajasthani)
- Arun Ranjan Mishra (Sanskrit)
- Vinod Asudani (Sindhi)
Novel:
- Swapnamay Chakrabarti (Bengali)
- Neelum Saran Gour (English)
- Sanjeev (Hindi)
- Krushnat Khot (Marathi)
- Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) (Tamil)
- Sadiqua Nawab Saher (Urdu)
Short Stories:
- Pranavjyoti Deka (Assamese)
- Nandeswar Daimari (Bodo)
- Prakash S. Parienkar (Konkani)
- Taraceen Baskey (Turia Chand Baskey) (Santali)
- T. Patanjali Sastry (Telugu)
Essays:
- Lakshmisha Tolpadi (Kannada)
- Basukinath Jha (Maithili)
- Judhabir Rana (Nepali)
Literary Study:
- E.V. Ramakrishnan (Malayalam)
साहित्य अकादेमी पुरस्कार Sahitya Akademi Award 2023
Sahitya Akademi "Festival of Letters 2024", Worlds' Largest Literature Festival_11 March to 16 March 2024. #WorldsLargestLiteratureFestival #FestivalofLetters2024 #SA70 #Literature #LiteraryJourney #SahityaAkademi70 #FOL2024… pic.twitter.com/21WGkZFrJh— Sahitya Akademi (@sahityaakademi) March 12, 2024
During the event, Jnanpith awardee Pratibha Ray highlighted the importance of language in preserving culture and fostering universal connections. The awards, selected through unanimous decisions by jurors or majority votes, were conferred in the form of a casket containing an engraved copper plaque, a shawl, and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Sahitya Akademi dignitaries including President Madhav Kaushik, Vice President Kumud Sharma, and Secretary K Sreenivasarao, all echoing the sentiment of literature as a universal bridge and the indispensable role of writers as advocates for the voiceless.
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