Sahitya Akademi Award in Gujarati Overview
Gujarati literature awarded by the Akademi spans devotional poetry, modern fiction, and essays. The award honors works reflecting Gujarat’s history, philosophy, and evolving social landscape.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Gujarati Winners (1954-2026)
| Images | Year | Recipient Name | Book Name | Book Category | Language |
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2025 | Yogesh Vaidya | Bhattkhadaki | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2024 | Dileep Jhaveri | Bhagwan-ni Vato | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2023 | Vinod Joshi | Sairandhri | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2022 | Gulam Mohammed Sheikh | Gher Jatan | Autobiographical Essays | Gujarati |
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2021 | Yagnesh Dave | Gandhmanjusha | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2020 | Harish Meenashru | Banaras Diary | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2019 | Ratilal Borisagar | Mojma Revu Re | Essays | Gujarati |
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2018 | Sharifa Vijaliwala | Vibhajan Ni Vyatha | Essays | Gujarati |
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2017 | Urmi Desai | Gujarati Vyakaranna Baso Varsh | Criticism | Gujarati |
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2016 | Kamal Vora | Anekanek | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2015 | Rasik Shah | Ante Aarambh (Part-I & II) | Essays | Gujarati |
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2014 | Ashvin Mehta | Chhabi Bhitarani | Essays | Gujarati |
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2013 | Chinu Modi | Khara Zaran | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2012 | Chandrakant Topiwala | Sakshibhasya | Criticism | Gujarati |
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2011 | Mohan Parmar | Anchalo | Short Stories | Gujarati |
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2010 | Dhirendra Maheta | Chhavni | Novel | Gujarati |
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2009 | Shirish Panchal (refused) | Vaat aapanaa vivechan-ni | Criticism | Gujarati |
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2008 | Suman Shah | Fatfatiyun | Short stories | Gujarati |
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2007 | Rajendra Shukla | Gazal-Samhita | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2006 | Ratilal 'Anil' | Aatano Suraj | Essays | Gujarati |
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2005 | Suresh Dalal | Akhand Zalar Vage | Poetry | Gujarati |
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2004 | Amritlal Vegad | Saundaryani Nadi Narmada | Travelogue | Gujarati |
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2003 | Bindu Bhatt | Akhepatar | Novel | Gujarati |
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2002 | Dhruv Prabodhrai Bhatt | Tattvamasi | Novel | Gujarati |
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2001 | Dhiruben Patel | Agantuk | Novel | Gujarati |
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2000 | Vinesh Antani | Dhundhabhari Khin | Novel | Gujarati |
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1999 | Niranjan Bhagat | Gujarati Sahiyta, Purvardha Uttarardha | Criticism | Gujarati |
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1998 | Jayant Kothari | Vank-dekham Vivechano | Criticism | Gujarati |
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1997 | Ashokpuri Goswami | Kuvo | Novel | Gujarati |
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1996 | Himanshi Shelat | Andhari Galima, Safed Tapakan | Short stories | Gujarati |
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1995 | Varsha Adalja | Ansar | Novel | Gujarati |
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1994 | Ramesh Parekh | Vitan Sud Beej | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1993 | Narayan Desai | Agnikundaman Ugelun, Gulab | Biography | Gujarati |
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1992 | Bholabhai Patel | Devoni Ghati | Travelogue | Gujarati |
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1991 | Labhshankar Thakar | Tolan Aawaz Ghonghat | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1990 | Anil R. Joshi | Statue | Essays | Gujarati |
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1989 | Joseph Macwan | Angaliyat | Novel | Gujarati |
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1988 | Bhagwatikumar Sharma | Asooryalok | Novel | Gujarati |
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1987 | Sitanshu Yashaschandra | Jatayu | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1986 | Chandrakant Sheth | Dhoolmani Paglio | Reminiscences | Gujarati |
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1985 | Kundanika Kapadia | Sat Paglan Aakashman | Novel | Gujarati |
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1984 | Ramanlal Joshi | Vivechanni Prakriya | Literary criticism | Gujarati |
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1983 | Suresh Joshi (Not Accepted) | Chintayami Manasa | Essays | Gujarati |
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1982 | Priyakant Maniar | Lilero Dhal | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1981 | Harivallabh Bhayani | Rachna ane Samrachna | Criticism | Gujarati |
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1980 | Jayant Pathak | Anunaya | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1979 | Jagdish Joshi | Vamal Na Van | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1978 | Harindra Dave | Hayati | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1977 | Raghuveer Chaudhari | Uparvas Kathatrayi (Trilogy) | Novel | Gujarati |
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1976 | Natwarlal Pandya 'Ushnas' | Ashwattha | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1975 | Manubhai Pancholi "Darshak" | Socrates | Novel | Gujarati |
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1974 | Anantrai Raval | Tartamya | Literary criticism | Gujarati |
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1973 | Umashankar Joshi | Kavini Shraddha | Literary criticism | Gujarati |
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1971 | Chandravadan Mehta | Natya Gathariyan | Travelogue | Gujarati |
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1970 | Nagindas Parekh | Abhinavano Rasavichar | Literary criticism | Gujarati |
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1969 | Swami Anand (Not Accepted) | Kulkathao | Pen-portraits | Gujarati |
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1968 | Tribhuvandas Luhar "Sundaram" | Avalokana | Literary reviews | Gujarati |
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1967 | Prabodh Pandit | Gujarati Bhashanum, Dhwani-Swarup and, Dhwani-Parivartan | Linguistic study | Gujarati |
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1965 | Kakasaheb Kalelkar | Jeevan-Vyavastha | Essays | Gujarati |
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1964 | Dolarrai R. Mankad | Naivedya | Essays | Gujarati |
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1963 | Rajendra Shah | Shant Kolahal | Poetry | Gujarati |
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1962 | Vishnuprasad Trivedi | Upayana | Critical writings | Gujarati |
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1961 | Ramsinhji Rathod | Kutch nu Sanskritdarshan | Cultural survey | Gujarati |
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1960 | Rasiklal Parikh | Sharvilak | Play | Gujarati |
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1958 | Sukhlal Sanghvi | Darshan ane Chintan | Philosophical essays | Gujarati |
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1956 | Ramnarayan V. Pathak | Brihat — Pingal | Treatise on prosody | Gujarati |
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1955 | Mahadev Desai | Mahadev Bhaini Diary | Memoirs | Gujarati |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sahitya Akademi Award is a Literary award. It is given to recognize excellence in Literary field. This award holds importance because it highlights achievements and encourages individuals or organizations to perform better in their respective areas.
Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for Promotion of Literature. This means the award is given to honor outstanding contributions and achievements in this area. It helps promote talent, dedication, and excellence among individuals or groups involved in this field.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by Goverment of India. The Goverment of India organization or authority is responsible for selecting deserving candidates and maintaining the credibility of the award through a proper evaluation and selection process.
The Sahitya Akademi Award was first awarded in 1954. Since then, it has continued to recognize excellence and honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in their respective fields over the years.
The most recent Sahitya Akademi Award was awarded in 2026. This shows that the award is still relevant and continues to appreciate and recognize achievements in modern times.
The current status of the Sahitya Akademi Award is Continue. This indicates whether the award is still active or has been discontinued, helping users understand its present significance and relevance.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is associated with India. This means the award is either given by this country or primarily recognized within it, making it an important part of its awards and honors system.
