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Gulzar and Rambhadracharya Receive the Jnanpith Award 2023

Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been named joint recipients of the prestigious Jnanpith Award 2023, recognizing their significant contributions to India's literary landscape. Gulzar is a prolific poet and Hindi film industry figure, while Rambhadracharya has revived interest in Sanskrit literature through his spiritual discourses.

The iconic Gulzar and the erudite Jagadguru Rambhadracharya were named the joint recipients of the prestigious Jnanpith Award for the year 2023, recognizing their phenomenal contributions in enriching India's literary landscape.

About the Jnanpith Award

-  Instituted in 1961, it is the highest literary honor conferred in India

-  Awarded annually for outstanding contributions towards literature

-  Managed by the Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust

-  The award comprises a cash prize of Rs 11 lakh, a citation plaque and a bronze statue of Goddess Saraswati

-  Prior recipients include literary giants like Mahadevi Verma, Amrita Pritam, UR Ananthamurthy etc.

Glorifying India’s Diverse Literary Traditions

The 2023 awardees highlight the glorious diversity of India's literary traditions - while Gulzar has been a driving force behind Urdu poetry and Hindi cinema, Rambhadracharya has revived interest in Sanskrit literature through his spiritual discourses.

Their coinciding recognition spotlights India’s inclusive cultural ethos that equally values the classical and the contemporary.

Gulzar: The Versatile Genius of Urdu Poetry & Hindi Cinema

Phenomenal Poetry Canvas

-  Iconic poet with 50+ anthologies highlighting social issues

-  Created unique non-rhyming 'Triveni' style of Urdu poetry

-  Recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award for Urdu poetry

-  Focus on children's works in recent years

Doyen of the Hindi Film Industry

-  Revolutionized Hindi cinema through sensitive portrayal of human emotions

-  Penned soulful lyrics for over 300 Bollywood songs

-  Scripted classics films like Koshish, Aandhi, Parichay etc.

-  Received Padma Bhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Award and 5 National Awards

International Acclaim

-  His song "Jai Ho" won both Oscar and Grammy awards

-  Translations published in over 60 languages globally

Legacy

-  Inspired several generations of poets, lyricists and storytellers

-  Enriched canvas depicting social issues through creative mediums

Rambhadracharya: Champion of Sanskrit Literature & Spirituality

Vault of Sanskrit Knowledge

-  Authored over 240 literary works encompassing poetry, drama, criticism etc.

-  Created 4 modern Sanskrit epics - on Rama, Krishna, Hanuman and Jesus

-  Conferred title of Jagadguru for phenomenal command over shastras and scriptures

Polymath & Linguist

-  Speaks 22 languages including Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Odia, Ho etc.

-  Established a special Braille script to teach Sanskrit to visually challenged

Institution Builder

-  Founded Tulsi Peeth university offering free education to disabled students

-  Set up over 1,100 schools for visually challenged across India

Spiritual Guide

-  Globally influential figure inducting thousands into Hindu monastic order

-  Delivered religious sermons and discourses across 92 countries

-  Awarded India's second highest civilian honor - Padma Vibhushan in 2015

Reviver of Sanskrit Prominence

-  Steered resurgence in Sanskrit literary traditions in India

-  Sanskrit works translated into 89 global languages, spreading India's knowledge heritage

Significance of the 2023 Recognition

The 2023 Jnanpith Award bestowed upon Gulzar and Rambhadracharya will spur a renewed interest in India's glorious cultural repertoires.

It reaffirms the relevance of both classical and popular literary canons while inspiring future generations to explore these traditions.

Their coinciding selection also signifies the inclusive spirit intrinsic to Indian heritage - one that values equally the ancient and the modern.

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