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Vinod Kumar Shukla, Jnanpith Award Winner, Dies at 89 Due to Age-Related Ailments
Vinod Kumar Shukla, the first author from Chhattisgarh to receive the Jnanpith Award, died from age-related respiratory issues, leaving a legacy of acclaimed Hindi literature.
- On Tuesday, Vinod Kumar Shukla, eminent Hindi writer and Jnanpith Award recipient, died due to age-related ailments at AIIMS Raipur, breathing his last at around 4:48 pm.
- After breathing difficulties in October, Shukla was admitted to a private hospital in Raipur, discharged for home care, then taken to AIIMS Raipur on December 2 after his condition worsened.
- Among his honours and works, Vinod Kumar Shukla received the 59th Jnanpith Award earlier this year, presented on November 21 at his residence, and authored acclaimed novels including 'Naukar Ki Kameez', adapted into a film by Mani Kaul.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was deeply saddened and the Chhattisgarh government will accord full state honours; the family said mortal remains will be taken to his residence, last rites announced later.
- His literary style was praised for its simplicity and sensitivity, beginning with the 1971 poetry collection 'Lagbhag Jaihind' and earning the PEN/Nabokov Award and Bharatiya Jnanpith honours.
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Jnanpith Award-winning Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has passed away. He was known for his common-sense language, simple style, and humane sensitivity. He enriched Hindi literature in all three genres: poetry, short stories, and novels.
Writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, first from Chhattisgarh to win Jnanpith Award, dies at 88
Earlier this year, Shukla was awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award for his contributions to Hindi Literature. The award is the highest literary honour given to writers who have excelled in literature in different Indian languages.
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