Priyadarshni Academy applauds handpicked Indian authors for their exceptional creations, giving recognition to works in languages like Hindi, Sindhi, Marathi and Gujarati, to promote and increase awareness of the leading languages of India. A cash award of Rs 25,000 each is given to the winning authors, along with a gleaming trophy from the Academy.
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Mr. Anil Sabale receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2024.
Dr. Meena Prabhu receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2023.
Dr. Mahesh Keluskar receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2019.
Dr. Narendra Jadhav receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2018.
Mr. Jayraj Salgaokar receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2016.
Dr. Aruna Dhere receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2015.
Mr. Vishram Gupte receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2014.
Mr. Nanda Khare receiving the Geeta Israni Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2012.
Mr. Rajan Khan receiving the Geeta Israni Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2011.
Ms. Monika Gajendragadkar receiving the Geeta Israni Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2010.
Mr. Tambi Durai receiving the Geeta Israni Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2009.
Mr. Chandarkumar Nalage receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2008.
Ms. Kavita Mahajan receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2006 from Shri Keshub Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Mr. Vijay Tendulkar receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2005 from Shri Jayantrao Patil, Minister for Finance & Planning, Maharashtra.
Ms. Urmila Pawar receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2004 from Mrs. Jayawantiben Mehta, Union Minister of State for Power.
Mr. Babu Biradar receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2003 from Mr. Ram Naik, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India.
Mr. T. V. Srideshmukh receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2001 from Mr. Vijay Tendulkar, Eminent Writer and Playwright.
Mrs. Meghana Petha receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 1998 from Mr. Ramrao Adik, Senior Advocate.
Mr. R. G. Jadhav receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1996 from Mr. Gopinath Munde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Dr. A. H. Salunkhe receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1994 from Mr. Harcharan Singh Josh, President, Indian Council of World Affairs.
Prof. Fakirarao Munjaji Shinde receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1993 from Mr. R. S. Gavai, Former Leader of Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Mr. M. A. Dhond receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award 1992 from _______.
Mr. Vithal Wagh receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1991 from Justice M. Hidayatullah, former Vice President of India.
Mr. Ranganath Pathare receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1990 from _______
Mr. Vishwasrao Patil receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Award for Marathi Literature 1989 from Prof. K. K. Tewary, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting.
Mr. Anand Yadav receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Award for Marathi Literature 1988 from Smt. Prabha Rau, Member of the Parliament.
Mr. S. N. Pendse receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Award for Marathi Literature 1987 from Mr. Ajitkumar Panja, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India.
Prof. Rao Saheb Kasbe receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Award for Marathi Literature 1986 from Mr. S. B. Chavan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra.