Why in News?
President Droupadi Murmu presented the 58th Jnanpith Award for 2023 to the Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and the poet-lyricist Gulzar in New Delhi.
About the Award
The Jnanpith Award, established in 1961, is given annually to outstanding authors for their literary excellence. It includes a cash prize of ₹11 lakh, a bronze Saraswati statue, and a citation.
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Gulzar
- Age: 90 years
- Real name: Sampooran Singh Kalra
- He has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to Indian literature and Urdu writing.
- Awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2002, Padma Bhushan honor in 2004 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013.
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Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
- Age: 75
- Founder: Tulsi Peeth located in Chitrakoot.
- He is a distinguished Hindu spiritual leader, educator, and author.
- His achievements include writing over 240 books and composing four epics, among many other literary contributions.
- He was awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
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Did You Know?
- Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has been announced as the winner of the 59th Jnanpith Award for the year 2024.
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