President Murmu Confers Highest Literary Honour to Gulzar & Rambhadracharya
In a momentous celebration of India’s literary richness, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to poet-lyricist Gulzar and scholar-saint Rambhadracharya at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. This prestigious event honoured two iconic figures whose contributions have profoundly shaped Indian literature—Gulzar through his emotionally resonant poetry and songwriting, and Rambhadracharya through his erudite Sanskrit and Hindi compositions, along with his work in education and spiritual literature.
The 58th Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honour, was conferred on Gulzar and Rambhadracharya by President Droupadi Murmu on 17 May 2025. The award ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, recognising the literary and cultural contributions of the two recipients. Gulzar was honoured for his lyrical poetry, screenwriting, and storytelling, while Rambhadracharya was celebrated for his Sanskrit epics, spiritual works, and educational leadership.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | President Murmu Confers Highest Literary Honour to Gulzar & Rambhadracharya |
| Event | 58th Jnanpith Award Ceremony |
| Location | Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi |
| Date | 17 May 2025 |
| Presented By | President Droupadi Murmu |
| Awardees | Gulzar and Rambhadracharya |
| Gulzar’s Contributions | Poetry, film lyrics, screenwriting, emotional storytelling |
| Rambhadracharya’s Contributions | Sanskrit epics, spiritual literature, education for disabled students |
| Award Significance | Highest literary honour in India, started in 1961 |
| Organiser | Bharatiya Jnanpith |
| Award Components | Citation, Cash Prize, Bronze idol of Vagdevi |
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