President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and renowned poet-lyricist Gulzar. This special award is given every year to writers who have made outstanding contributions to Indian literature. Gulzar could not attend the award ceremony because he was not feeling well. Instead, he received the award at his home in Mumbai, where his family and some close friends celebrated with him.
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Who are the winners of 58th Jnanpith Award?
Gulzar is a very well-known poet, songwriter, and filmmaker. He writes mostly in Urdu and Hindi. He is famous for writing beautiful songs for movies and has also directed and written several popular films.
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya is a respected Hindu spiritual leader, teacher, and writer. He is known for writing more than 240 books and four major epic poems in Sanskrit. He also founded an organisation called Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot.
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The Jnanpith Award is a prestigious prize given every year to the best writers in India. Established in 1961, it is the oldest and most important literary award in the country. The award recognises authors who write in any of the many Indian languages or in English. It honours writers who have made outstanding contributions by creating stories, poems, or books that enrich Indian literature. Winners receive a special plaque, prize money, and a small statue of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom.
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