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Javed Akhtar Honoured With Dostoevsky Star Award; Wife Shabana Azmi Congratulates
Last Updated: Javed Akhtar received the Dostoevsky Star Award from the Russian House for his contributions to global literature and culture. His wife, Shabana Azmi, shared the proud moment. Renowned poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has been honoured with the prestigious Dostoevsky Star Award by the Russian House, celebrating his remarkable contributions to global literature and culture. The proud moment was shared by his wife, veteran actor Shabana Azmi, on Instagram. The Dabba Cartel star posted photographs from the award ceremony. Lauding husband Javed Akhtar, Azmi wrote, 'Another big honour for Javed Akhtar as he receives the Dostoevsky Star Award! This year, the Russian House is deeply honoured to present the Dostoevsky Star Award to the renowned poet, lyricist, and public intellectual Mr. Javed Akhtar, In recognition of his remarkable influence on cultural dialogue and literary heritage," she wrote. In the caption, she penned, 'Another big honour for #Javed Akhtar as he wins the Star Dostoyevski Award." Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shabana Azmi (@azmishabana18) Named after legendary Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, the award is given to individuals whose literary work and ideas have made a significant global impact. Javed Akhtar, celebrated for his poetry, Bollywood lyrics, and outspoken views on social and political issues, was recognised for the way his words transcend boundaries and spark dialogue. The Russian House commended Akhtar for fostering cross-cultural understanding through his work. The ceremony was attended by diplomats, artists, and literary figures from around the world, highlighting the respect he commands internationally. Over the years, Akhtar has received several distinguished accolades. He was conferred the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007 by the Government of India. In 2013, he won the Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu for his poetry collection Lava, and in 2020, he was honoured with the Richard Dawkins Award for championing secularism, rational thought, and human rights. Javed Akhtar's glorious filmography Javed Akhtar is one of India's most celebrated poets, lyricists, and screenwriters. He is renowned for his profound poetry and iconic Bollywood lyrics. The veteran screenwriter has shaped the cultural and literary landscape of India for decades. He was part of the legendary screenwriting duo Salim–Javed, known for classics like Sholay and Deewaar. Beyond cinema, Akhtar has been a strong voice on social issues, advocating for secularism, freedom of expression, and human rights. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri (1999), Padma Bhushan (2007), Sahitya Akademi Award (2013) for his Urdu poetry collection Lava, and the Richard Dawkins Award (2020) for promoting rational thought. His recent recognition with the Dostoevsky Star Award by the Russian House further underscores his global impact as a literary and cultural icon. First Published: June 06, 2025, 16:37 IST
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Patna's book culture remains robust'
1 2 3 Despite the rise of the internet, smartphones and digital media, book readership remains steady, eminent litterateur and Sahitya Akademi Award winner Arun Kamal tells TOI's B K Mishra in an interview. Excerpts: How would you describe the book market in Patna? The book market in Patna and other cities in Bihar has always been robust. In fact, Patna ranks among the top five or six cities in the country in terms of revenue generated from book sales. The number of people across age groups reading books in Bihar is still higher than in many other states. What is the current state of the publishing industry in Bihar? Patna, with its rich literary tradition, has been a pioneer in publishing books and magazines, especially in Hindi. Publishers such as Rajkamal Prakashan, Vani Prakashan, Setu Prakashan, Motilal & Banarsidas, Dastak Sahitya, Anupam Prakashan and Bharti Bhawan have consistently published widely-read titles that sell briskly across the country. Moreover, major national publishers like Oxford, Orient Blackswan (formerly Orient Longman), Rupa Publications and India Book House have had established branches in the city for several decades. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Has online book shopping affected local book sales? Not at all. If anything, it has empowered readers by giving them better access to information. They can explore a wide range of titles online from the comfort of home and then decide whether to buy from a local shop or order online, especially if a particular title is not available locally. Do people still frequent libraries these days? Visits to libraries have certainly declined, but not due to a lack of interest. It is largely because libraries today often lack good, up-to-date books. Even reputed institutions such as Sinha Library, Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library and Patna University Library are no longer in ideal shape. Readers often fail to find recently published works in genres like literary fiction, history and biography. What can be done to promote printed books and encourage reading habits? Bookstalls should be set up at key public locations like airports, railway station waiting halls and hospitals. In the US, it is not uncommon to see nurses reading books when not attending to patients. Retired teachers should be given free access to public libraries, allowing them to spend their leisure hours in the company of books. Such measures would not only promote book sales but also help in nurturing a reading culture in society.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award at his residence
Gulzar, the celebrated poet-lyricist, was honored with the 58th Jnanpith Award at his Bandra residence due to health concerns preventing his attendance in New Delhi. Bharatiya Jnanpith members presented him with a citation plaque, a cash prize, and a bronze Vagdevi Saraswati replica. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Renowned poet-lyricist Gulzar on Thursday received the 58th Jnanpith Award , India's highest literary honour, at his residence in suburban Bandra. The 90-year-old lyricist was not able to attend the ceremony in New Delhi last week due to health-related was given a citation plaque, a cash prize of Rs. 11 lakh and a bronze replica of Vagdevi Saraswati by Bharatiya Jnanpith members including Trustee Mudit Jain, former secretary Dharmpal, and General Manager R N Tewari."We met Gulzar sahab at his residence today afternoon to honour him with the Jnanpith Award. Gulzar sahab's son-in-law Govind Sandhu, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, his wife Rekha, and a few literary writers were present on this occasion," Tewari the past, Gulzar has received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2002, the Padma Bhushan in 2004, Academy Award and Grammy Award for the song "Jai Ho" in 2008 for "Slumdog Millionaire", and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2013 for his contribution to the Indian film Singh Kalra, popularly known as Gulzar, is celebrated for his works in Hindi cinema and considered one of the finest Urdu poets of this era. He has also helmed critically acclaimed films like "Parichay", "Koshish", "Aandhi", "Maachis", and "Hu Tu Tu", among of his most notable songs are "Maine Tere Liye" in "Anand", "Dil Dhundhta Hai" in "Mausam", "Chhaiya Chhaiya" in "Dil Se..", and "Ay Hairathe Aashiqui" in "Guru".Instituted in 1961 by Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain and Rama Jain, the Bharatiya Jnanpith award has been given to noted litterateurs of Indian languages, including Firaq Gorakhpuri, Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar', Ashapoorna Devi, Mahadevi Varma, Girish Karnad, Nirmal Verma, and Damodar Mauzo.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
CM inaugurates V.T. Bhattathiripad cultural complex in Palakkad
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the V.T. Bhattathiripad Cultural Complex at Yakara here on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vijayan praised Bhattathiripad's contributions to Kerala's cultural landscape. He said that Bhattathiripad's literary works, including dramas, short stories and Sahitya Akademi Award winning autobiography 'Kanneerum Kinavum', had left an indelible mark on the State's literary firmament. Mr. Vijayan said that the values of freedom, democracy, secularism and socialism were crucial for the survival of art and literature. 'VT and other leaders of the renaissance believed that literature and art are built upon the foundation of material conditions, and that they cannot endure without a strong base,' he said. The one-lakh sq.-ft. complex in five acres was built at a cost of ₹68 crore with modern facilities like audio-visual theatre with advanced lighting, sound and projection systems, a black box theatre, a venue for sculpture workshops and a craft museum. It has a garden, a large parking area and a cafeteria. Minister for Culture and Fisheries Saji Cherian presided over the function. Minister for Local Administration M.B. Rajesh, V.K. Sreekandan, MP, MLAs Rahul Mamkootathil, K. Babu, K.D. Prasenan, K. Premkumar and K. Santhakumari, District Panchayat president K. Binumol, ward councillor Dhanya Unnikrishnan, Cultural Department director Divya S. Iyer, District Collector G. Priyanka, Deputy Collector Sini K. Thomas, former Minister A.K. Balan, V.T. Bhattathiripad's son V.T. Vasudevan, O.V. Vijayan Memorial secretary T.R. Ajayan and Kunjan Nambiar Memorial chairman K. Jayadevan were among those who spoke.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jnanpith Award conferred on Gulzar, Rambhadracharya
President Draupadi Murmu presents 58th Jnanpith Award at Vigyan Bhavan NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and renowned poet-lyricist Gulzar for 2023 at a function here. Gulzar could not attend the award ceremony due to health-related issues. Murmu congratulated the 90-year-old and wished he soon becomes fully healthy and active and continues to contribute to art, literature, society and the country. Speaking about his contributions, the President said, 'Gulzar sahab has kept alive his devotion towards literary creation for decades. It can be said that Gulzar sahab is a writer who has established tenderness amidst harshness. He has been awarded for his outstanding contribution to Indian literature and the world of Urdu writing'. He had received Sahitya Akademi Award in 2002, Padma Bhushan in 2004 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo Rambhadracharya, 75, founder and head of Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, is a renowned Hindu spiritual leader, educator and writer. The Sanskrit scholar was given a citation plaque, a cash prize and a bronze replica of Vagdevi Saraswati. His citations highlighted that he has written more than 240 books and four epics among numerous other literary achievements. He had received Padma Vibhushan in 2015. Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla has been named recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award for 2024.
