Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith Award
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Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith Award

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been named the recipients of the 58th Jnanpith Award, the Jnanpith selection committee announced on Saturday. In a statement, the Jnanpith selection committee said, "It has been decided to give the award to eminent writers from two languages: Sanskrit litterateur Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and well known Urdu litterateur Shri Gulzar." Some of his finest works include the song "Jai Ho" for film "Slumdog Millionaire", which received an Oscar award in 2009 and Grammy Award in 2010, and songs for critically acclaimed films as "Maachhis", "Omkara", "Dil Se" and "Guru", among others. Gulzar also directed some timeless award-winning classics, including "Koshish", "Parichay", "Mausam", "Ijaazat", and television serial "Mirza Ghalib".

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India Today  

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Gulzar, Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith Award
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Gulzar, Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith Award

Live Mint  

Renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been named the recipients of the 58th Jnanpith Award, the selection committee of India's highest literary award announced on Saturday. In a statement, the Jnanpith selection committee said, "It has been decided to give the award to eminent writers from two languages: Sanskrit litterateur Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and well-known …

Gulzar, Rambhadracharya Selected for Jnanpith Award
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Gulzar, Rambhadracharya Selected for Jnanpith Award

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been named the recipients of the 58th Jnanpith Award, the Jnanpith selection committee announced on Saturday. The Jnanpith selection committee issued a statement, stating, “It has been decided to confer the award upon eminent writers from two languages: Sanskrit litterateur Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and renowned Urdu litterateur Shri Gulzar.” …

Gulzar, Sanskrit Scholar Rambhadracharya To Be Honoured With Jnanpith Award
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Gulzar, Sanskrit Scholar Rambhadracharya To Be Honoured With Jnanpith Award

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New Delhi: The 58th Jnanpith Award, a prestigious honor in the literary world, has been bestowed upon renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, the esteemed founder of Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, is not only a distinguished Hindu spiritual leader but also a prolific author with expertise in 22 languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Awadhi, and Maithili. …

Jnanpith honour for Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
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Jnanpith honour for Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

The Hindu  

February 17, 2024 05:01 pm | Updated 11:02 pm IST - New Delhi Celebrated Urdu poet and Bollywood writer and director Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been selected for the Jnanpith award, considered by many to be the country’s highest literary honour. “It has been decided to give the award to eminent writers from two languages: Sanskrit litterateur …

Sahitya Akademi Awards announced, Anuradha Roy among 23 winners
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The Hindu  

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