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Hindi writer Dr. Asghar Wajahat awarded with 31st Vyas Samman

The 31st Vyas Samman was conferred on to well-known Hindi writer Dr Asghar Wajahat at a function in New Delhi. He has been chosen for the prestigious award for his play Mahabali. In his play Mahabali, Dr. Wajahat focuses on Mughal emperor Akbar and poet Tulsidas. Through the play, he attempts to answer who is the real Mahabali, the poet or the emperor.

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About Vyas Samman:

  • The Vyas Samman is given by K K Birla Foundation for outstanding literary work in Hindi authored by an Indian citizen published during the last 10 years.
  • It carries an award of Rs 4 lakh along with a citation and a plaque. It was initiated in 1991.
  • Ram Vilas Sharma received the inaugural Vyas Samman in 1991 for his work ‘Bharat ke Pracheen Bhasha Parivar aur Hindi’.
  • Professor Sharad Pagare was honoured with 30th Vyas Samman for his novel titled ‘Patliputra ki Samragi’.

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Sumit Arora

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