DIGEST OF FINAL BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD – 2023

IN ASSAMESE

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Alibatot Sibananda Kakoti 2018 Short Stories
2. Angkush Juri Borah Borgohain 2018 Novel
3. Banan Kori Porha Luitor Pani Anubhav Tulasi 2019 Poetry
4. Bangal Bahu Dur Nandita Devi 2019 Novel
5. Dr. Pranavjyoti Dekar Srestha Pranavjyoti Deka 2021 Short Stories
Galpa
6. Jalakanya Manikuntala Bhattacharya 2018 Novel
7. Karhi Khelar Sadhu Devabrat Das 2021 Novel
8. Krishnashtu Bgagawan Swayam Matidev Sastri 2019 Non-Fiction
(Bidyalankar Matidev Sharma) (Essays on
Spiritualism)
9. Margaret Aru Ekhon Piano Jyotish Sikdar 2018 Short Stories
10. Natun Baduli Phukan Aru Axomor Dhirendra Nath Chakrabarty 2017 Collection of
Bhabishyot Editorials
11. Priyabandhu Monikuntala Bhattacharjya 2019 Novel

12. Tini Pahar Ek Simanta Dileep Chandan 2017 Collection of

Novellas
13. Valmiki Ramayan :Mot-Dwimot Aru Malinee (Neelima Saikia) 2017 Literary Analysis
Bishlexon

The Jury unanimously selected Dr. Pranavjyoti Dekar Srestha Galpa by Pranavjyoti Deka for the award.
DIGEST OF FINAL BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD – 2023
IN BENGALI

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Anishchit Hasi Khushi Shyamalkanti Das 2019 Poetry

2. Babar Yashika Camera Kallol Lahiri 2021 Memoir

3. Bindu Noi Rekha Noi Debdas Acharya 2018 Poetry

4. Hensel Jiban Ansaruddin 2020 Novel

5. Ihodeho Shahzad Firdaus 2019 Novel

6. Jaler Upar Pani Swapnamay Chakrabarti 2021 Novel

7. Nagmangal Abhijit Sen 2019 Novel

8. Somay Japaner Tukro Nirmal Halder 2019 Collection

of Prose
9. Samvavami Binayak Bandopadhyay 2021 Poetry

10. Seshnager Bish Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay 2021 Novel

The Jury unanimously selected Jaler Upar Pani by Swapnamay Chakrabarti for the award.
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IN BODO

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Bilw Gwranni Daobo Rupnath Hazowary 2021 Short
Stories
2. Burlungbuthur Arw Gubun Gubun Khonthai Uthrisar Khungur Basumatary 2021 Poetry

3. Dwngnwi Lama Mwnse Gathwn Sahaisuli Brahma 2020 Novel

4. Gwdan Sandangthini Jangkrithay Pabitrabrat Daimary 2021 Poetry

5. Gwjam Gwrbwni Gathwn Dhirju Jyoti Basumatary 2018 Poetry

6. Jarimin Horseni Bhupen Narzaree (Indramalati 2018 Short
Narzaree) Stories

7. Jiu-Safarni Dakhwn Nandeswar Daimari 2021 Short

Stories
8. Khonthaini Munga Bangor Badal Basumatary 2021 Poetry
9. Mwnthai Bandana Bargoyari 2020 Short
Stories
10. Rago Dahwna Hangkhray Uzir 2019 Short
Stories
11. Thaso Bibar Dwimasha Brahma (Mendela) 2018 Short
Stories
12. Udangsree Daoharu Moniram Kachari Tulan Mochahary 2021 Historical
Novel

The Jury unanimously selected Jiu-Safarni Dakhwn by Nandeswar Daimari for the award.
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IN ENGLISH

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Pavan K. Varma 2018 Biography
Thinker
2. Ahalya Koral Dasgupta 2020 Fiction

3. Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh Shrayana Bhattacharya 2021 Non-Fiction

4. Home in the World Amartya Sen 2021 Memoir

5. I Have Become the Tide Githa Hariharan 2019 Novel
6. One Foot on the Ground Shanta Gokhale 2019 Autobiography
7. Requiem in Raga Janki Neelum Saran Gour 2018 Novel
8. River Wedding Amlanjyoti Goswami 2019 Poetry

9. Shillong Times Nilanjan P. Choudhury 2018 Novel

10. Sita’s Sisters Sanjukta Dasgupta 2019 Poetry

The Jury unanimously selected Requiem in Raga Janki by Neelum Saran Gour for the award.
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IN GUJARATI

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Aranya Satish Vyas 2019 Play

2. Bhartiy Sant-Panth Ane Samajik Nathalal Gohil 2021 Literary

Uttardayitva Criticism

3. Man Magan Huaa Satish Vyas 2020 Play

4. Niruddeshe (Late) Hasmukh Shah 2018 Travelogue

5. Sairandhree Vinod Joshi 2018 Epic

Poetry

6. Santvani Vastu Ane Vichar Manoj Raval 2020 Literary

Criticism

7. Sarovarna Sagad Harshad Trivedi 2018 Pen

Portraits

8. Ujas No Prvas Bharti Rane 2019 Travelogue

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The Jury unanimously selected Sairandhree by Vinod Joshi for the award.
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IN KANNADA

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Arivee Pramanu Mahantappa Nandur 2019 Poetry

2. Dharma Sankata Srustisiruva Maadaka Lakshmipathi Kolara 2017 Articles

Soma Mattu Itara Lekhanagalu
3. Mahabharatha Anusandhanada Lakshmisha Tolpadi 2018 Essays
Bharathayatre
4. Huli Seere K.Y. Narayanaswamy 2021 Poetry

5. Devarige Hodevu Savitha Nagabhushana 2018 Poetry

6. Gowriyaru Amaresh Nugadoni 2021 Novel

7. Junglee Kulapatiya Jangeekate Tejaswi Kattimani 2021 Autobiography

8. Chintaamani Siddhaling Pattanshetti 2020 Poetry

9. Kaage Muttida Neeru Purushottama Bilimale 2020 Autobiography

10. Kannada Kathanaglu Purushottama Bilimale 2019 Narratives

11. Loka Vimarshe Rajendra Chenni 2020 Articles

12. Tejo Tungabhadra Vasudhendra 2019 Novel

13. Paramapadasopanapata K.V. Akshara 2020 Play

The Jury unanimously selected Mahabharatha Anusandhanada Bharathayatre by Lakshmisha Tolpadi for the award.
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IN KASHMIRI

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Barnein Mutchreim Taier Shakeel Ur Rehman 2021 Short Stories

2. Door Pahan Dewaran Manz Shahnaz Rasheed 2017 Poetry

3. Gone Veyoor Ghulam Nabi Haleem 2019 Literary

Criticism

4. Han Han Talash Fayaz Tilgami 2019 Poetry

5. Tanga Dolmut Bar Gulshan Majeed 2019 Short Stories

6. Tsenevan Avtar Hugami 2020 Short Stories

7. Waqte Kis Kath Taam Jazeeras Manz Nazir Azad 2020 Poetry

8. Yadaash Makhan Lal Pandita 2020 Short Stories

9. Yeth Waweh Halay Tsong Kous Zalay Manshoor Banihali 2017 Poetry

The Jury unanimously selected Yeth Waweh Halay Tsong Kous Zalay by Manshoor Banihali for the award.
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IN KONKANI

S.No. Year of
Title Author First Genre
Publication
1. Atmagat N. Balakrishna Mallya 2019 Poetry

2. Aavay Jalya Jantee Ramesh Saju Ghadi 2020 Poetry

3. Bhuim Mhaji Bhangarachim Prakash Ramakant Vazrikar 2021 Play

4. Jagarayache Kunkare Narayan Bhaskar Desai 2019 Articles

5. Konkani Kavyem : Rupam ani H.M. Pernal 2021 Critical

Rupakam Essays

6. Maran Kaal (Late) Jaymala Danait 2020 Short

Stories

7. Masam Antony Barkur 2019 Short

(Antony Prakash D’Souza) Stories

8. Rangtarang Mukesh Thali 2019 Essays

9. Sunilvan Ashok Bhonslo 2021 Poetry

10. Varsal Prakash S. Parienkar 2021 Short

Stories

The Jury unanimously selected Varsal by Prakash S. Parienkar for the award.
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IN MALAYALAM

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Eassayum K. P. Ummerum Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu 2021 Short Stories

2. Ezhuthachan Ezhuthumpol K. Jayakumar 2021 Poetry

3. K.P. Madhavan Nair: Karmasudhiyude L.V. Harikumar 2021 Biography

Saumya Thejas

4. Kalyaniyennum Dakshayaniyennum R. Rajasree 2019 Novel

Peraya Randu Sthreekalude Katha

5. Kandukandirikke U.K. Kumaran 2020 Novel

6. Literary
Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal E.V. Ramakrishnan 2017
Study

7. Maayaamanushyar N. Prabhakaran 2019 Novel

8. Thalsamayam N.S. Madhavan 2020 Essays

9. Valli Sheela Tomy 2019 Novel

The Jury unanimously selected Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal by E.V. Ramakrishnan for the award.
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IN MANIPURI

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Aa Thamoi Lakanungdagi Kangjam Radhakumar 2021 Short Stories

2. Apaiba Tangoi Mei Bhagat (Meishnam Bhagat Singha) 2021 Poetry

3. Awaba Eeshei Shanglakpam Achou Sharma 2017 Novel

4. Humphutaragi Nonglei Matung-gee Wahengbam Kumari Chanu 2017 Critical

Yenning Essays

5. Lakkani Amuk Hanna Tahir Sajabam 2018 Poetry

6. Luhongdabi Mayanglambam Kandesh Singh 2017 Short Stories

7. Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol Haobam Satyabati Devi 2018 Poetry

8. Mutshillakliba Leiyi Nepram Maya 2019 Short Stories

9. Punsigi Lamai Amada Tikendrajit Akoijam 2021 Short Stories

/ Novellas
10. Shajigee Leibakta Cha Khomei 2020 Novel

11. Yachangba Nang Hallo Sorokkhaibam Gambhini 2018 Poetry

Yachangba Nang Hallo by Sorokkhaibam Gambhini was selected for the award on majority decision.
DIGEST OF FINAL BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD – 2023
IN MARATHI

S.No. Year of
Title Author First Genre
Publication
1. Barakulya Barakulya Shtorya Prasad Kumthekar 2017 Novel

2. Bawal Dayaram Padloskar 2021

Short Stories
3. Bhura Sharad Baviskar 2021
Autobiography
4. Baul Saumitra (Kishor Kadam) 2019 Poetry

5. Garden of Edan Urf Sai Society Makarand Sathe Novel

2019
6. Nadishta Manoj Borgaonkar 2019 Novel

7. Ol Antarichi G. T. Patil
2018 Autobiography
8. Ringan Krushnat Khot 2017 Novel

9. Sepiya (late) Anand Antarkar 2017 Essays/Articles

The Jury unanimously selected Ringan by Krushnat Khot for the award.
DIGEST OF FINAL BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD – 2023
IN NEPALI

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Indrabahadur Rai : Antaranga M. Pathik 2017 Discourse
Samvadharu
2. Antarlay Jeewan Rana 2020 Poetry

3. Chhichimira Yuva Baral 2018 Short

Stories
4. Chyatiyeka Prishthaharu Kalusingh Ranapaheli 2017 Short
Stories
5. Hengdang Khadga Bahadur Kaushik 2018 Short
Stories
6. Mahakal Sisyphus Remika Thapa 2020 Poetry

7. Monikoot Nabasapcota 2020 Poetry

8. Najikaika Dristantharu N.P.S. Niraula (Ratana) 2020 Novel

9. Nepali Lok Parampara Prakash Bhattarai 2020 Cultural

Studies
10. Nepali Loksahitya Ra Loksanskritiko Judhabir Rana 2020 Essays
Parichaya
11. Nibandha Pushpa Dambar Dahal 2021 Articles

12. Nishkarsha Arjun Pradhan 2020 Literary

Criticism
13. Fagun! Timi Farkiaaunoo Devika Mangrati Rai 2021 Poetry

The Jury unanimously selected Nepali Loksahitya Ra Loksanskritiko Parichaya by Judhabir Rana for the award.
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IN ODIA

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Adikanda Sahoonka Nija Nibandha Adikanda Sahoo 2021 Essays

2. Aprastuta Mrutyu Ashutosh Parida 2020 Poetry

3. Asaranti Alapa Srihari Dhal 2019 Poetry

4. Bhuti Bhakti Bibhuti Baishnab Charan Samal 2020 Critical

Essays
5. Chahan Ba Nachahan Amaresh Patnaik 2021 Poetry

6. Chandra Darpan Tuhinamsu Rath 2019 Poetry

7. Kankanadasi Katha Bijoy Kumar Satapathy 2019 Play

8. Padapurana Girijakumar Baliyarsingh 2020 Poetry

(Sonnets)
9. Paschima Odishara Loka Sanskruti : Ek Krushna Chandra Pradhan 2018 Literary
Sanskrutika Anushilana Criticism
10. Shakuntala Ra Jhia Iti Samanta 2017 Novel

The Jury unanimously selected Aprastuta Mrutyu by Ashutosh Parida for the award
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IN PUNJABI

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Charkhari Gurbhajan Singh Gill 2021 Poetry

2. Bol Mardaneya Jasbeer Mand 2019 Novel

3. Chashme-Bulbul Surinder Neer 2019 Novel

4. Dhupaan-Chhavaan Narinder Singh Kapoor 2021 Autobiography

5. Kissa Rocky Reshma Pali Bhupinder Singh 2021 Novel

6. Mitti Bol Peye Balbir Madhopuri 2020 Novel

7. Mann Di Chip Swarnjit Savi 2021 Poetry

8. Pustak Te Puraskar Labh Singh Kheeva 2019 Literary

Criticism

9. Sadik Sultan Sher Shah Suri Manmohan Bawa 2018 Novel

10. Sahit, Itihaas Ate Vichardhara Sarabjit Singh 2019 Literary

Criticism

The Jury unanimously selected Mann Di Chip by Swarnjit Savi for the award
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IN SANSKRIT

S.NO. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Coronadahanam Somanath Dash 2021 Poetry

2. Kavitaputrikajatih Balram Shukla 2017 Poetry

3. Coronakopashatakam Balkrishna Sharma 2020 Poetry

4. Kusabhadramahakavyam Prafulla Kumar Mishra 2019 Epic Poetry

5. Madhye Yakshmedhyo Maharajdeen Pandey 2017 Poetry

6. Netraprante Nispandasamayah Arun Ranjan Mishra 2019 Poetry

7. Shunye Meghganam Arun Ranjan Mishra 2021 Poetry

8. Shriramcharitam (Arvindramayanam) Arvind Kumar Tiwari 2019 Epic Poetry

9. Vanitakavitotsav R. Ganesh 2019 Play

The Jury unanimously selected Shunye Meghganam by Arun Ranjan Mishra for the award
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IN SANTALI

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Short
Gojhor Saon Bapla Harihar Hasda 2021
Stories
2.
Hul Sereng (Hul Song) Manoj Kumar Tudu 2020 Poetry
3. Taraceen Baskey (Turia Chand Short
Jaba Baha 2021
Baskey) Stories
4. Lasan’hed Raghunath Hembram 2021 Poetry

5. Lawa Late (Late) Bidhubhusan Mandi (Bijli) 2019 Poetry

6. Ol Baha Thakurdas Hansdah 2020 Poetry

7. Phul Poran Chandi Charan Kisku 2018 Novel

8. Santali Gayan Reyah Nagam Parimal Hembram 2019 Essays

9. Seched Sawnta Ren Andha Maheswar Soren 2018 Play

Manmi
10. Sid Halang Galang Mala Yashoda Murmu 2017 Poetry

11. Sona Sagag Madhab Chandra Hansdah 2018 Play

Jaba Baha by Taraceen Baskey (Turia Chand Baskey) was selected for the award on majority decision.
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IN SINDHI

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Bakh Fute Tai Amar Gopalani 2019 Novel

2. Chavandan Chayo Visaar Nand Chhugani 2020 Criticism /

Essays
3. Hathu Pakidijain Vinod Asudani 2021 Poetry
(Ghazals)
4. Hin Shahar Mein Hiku Shaharu Ho Jaya Jadwani 2018 Novel

5. Mohe – Sonu Kailash Shaadaab 2017 Stories

6. Purzo Hundraj Balwani 2018 Short

Stories
7. Jalavatan Waris Rashmi Ramani 2020 Poetry

8. Sahitik Saugat Dayal Dhameja ‘Asha’ 2020 Essays

9. Sindhi Safarnamo Baldev Bakhatrai Matlani 2021 Essays

10. Zindgi-A-Ja Suhana Sukhuna Kundanlal V. Laungani 2019 Essays

11. Navaan Pan Nand Kumar Sanmukhani 2020 Poetry

(Ghazals)

The Jury unanimously selected Hathu Pakidijain by Vinod Asudani for the award
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IN TAMIL

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Aadippaavai Pola S. Carlos (Tamizhavan) 2017 Novel
2. Anniyargal Subrabharathimanian 2021 Novel

3. En Jannalukku Veliyae… (Vol-1) V. Narayanan (Maalan) 2021 Essays

4. Eemam Kavipithan 2021 Novel

5. Idabam Kanmani B. 2020 Novel

6. Kuthuppi M. Kamuthurai 2019 Novel

7. Madurai Nayagan Maveeran Khansagib A. Hussain 2020 Poetry

Kapiyam
8. Neervazhi Paduvum Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) 2020 Novel

9. Padaiveedu Pa. Venkatesan (Tamilmagan) 2020 Novel

10. Pandaith Tamizhp Panpaadu Bhakthavatsala Bharathi 2020 Literary

Criticism
11. Peettai Tamilprabha 2017 Novel

12. Puthiya Velichathil Tamil Ilakkiya Varalaru K. Panjangam 2017 Literary

Criticism
13. Sulunthee R. Muthunagu 2018 Novel

14. Thayumaanaval S. Venugopal 2020 Short Stories

15. Uyirchunai Su. Venugopal 2019 Short Stories

Neervazhi Paduvum by Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) was selected for the award on majority decision.
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IN TELUGU

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Bahula Attada Appalnaidu 2020 Novel

2. Deepika Penugonda Lakshminarayana 2021 Literary

Criticism
3. Idedo Nemali Needala Vundi Asharaju 2018 Poetry

4. Istapadi Kotam Chandrasekar 2018 Poetry

5. Kavitwam … Charchaneeyamshaalu G. Laxminarasaiah 2021 Literary

Criticism
6. Kopodrikta Swaram Ravi Maruth 2020 Poetry

7. Rameshwaram Kaakulu Marikonni Tallavajhala Patanjali Sastry 2020 Short

Kathalu Stories
8. Ratrinadi Lo Vontarigea Mukunda Ramarao 2017 Poetry

9. Telangaana Saahitya Saurabhaalu P. Bhaskarayogi 2018 Literary

Criticism
10. Tellavarujamu Kala Sikhamani (K. Sanjeeva Rao) 2021 Poetry

11. Telugu Novel Prayoga Vaividhyam K.P. Ashok Kumar 2019 Literary
Criticism

The Jury unanimously selected Rameshwaram Kaakulu Marikonni Kathalu by Tallavajhala Patanjali Sastry for the award
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IN URDU

S.No. Year of First

Title Author Genre
Publication
1. Adabi Uslubiyaat (Late) Naseer Ahmad Khan 2020 Literary Criticism

2. Allah Miya Ka Karkhana Mohsin Khan 2020 Novel

3. Bain-Ul-Uloomi Tanqeed Ateequllah 2019 Criticism

4. Bullah Kih Janan Main Kaun Zakia Mashhadi 2020 Novel

5. Chamrasur Shamoil Ahmed 2019 Novel

6. Dekh Li Duniya Ham Ne Ghazanfar 2021 Autobiographical

Novel

7. Ek Khanjar Paani Mein Khalid Jawed 2020 Novel

8. Hajur Aama Shabbir Ahmed 2021 Novel

9. Mutthi Bhar Kahaniyan Javed Siddiqi 2020 Short Stories

10. Rajdev Ki Amrai Sadiqua Nawab Saher 2019 Novel

11. Taraqqi Pasand Sheri Fikr Aur Urdu Sharib Rudaulvi 2018 Criticism
Shoara

The Jury unanimously selected Rajdev Ki Amrai by Sadiqua Nawab Saher for the award