Arun Sakhardande
Arun Sakhardande | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 September 1948 Sakhali, Goa, India |
| Education | M.Com, LL.B, H.D.C., Pandit H.S.S. |
| Occupations | Poet, academic, writer |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Known for | Kavlyachem Sraddha (poetry collection) |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (2010) |
Arun Sakhardande (born 8 September 1948) is an Indian poet and academic from Goa, known for his contributions to Konkani literature. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2010 for his poetry anthology Kavlyachem Sraddha.
Early life and education
Sakhardande was born on 8 September 1948 in Sakhali, Goa. He completed a Master of Commerce (M.Com), a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), and a Higher Diploma in Co-operation (H.D.C.). He also holds a Pandit H.S.S. (Senior) qualification.[1]
Career
Literary career
Sakhardande began writing poetry and short stories in Konkani in 1966.[1]
As of 2022, he was the president of the Goa Konkani Akademi.[2]
Sakhardande was part of the Konkani language agitation.[3] In 2015, he was part of a protest by Sahitya Akademi Award winners against the killings of writers and rationalists across India.[4]
Political career
In January 2024, Sakhardande joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.[5]
Notable works
- Eka Zadak Ghar Zai (1989)[6]
- Kavlyachem Sraddha (2007) – This collection was the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.[7][8]
- Mog Kinari (2008)[1]
Awards and honours
- Sahitya Akademi Award (2010): Awarded for his book Kavlyachem Sraddha.[7][8]
- Konkani Bhasha Mandal Sahitya Puraskar (2008): For Kavlyachem Sraddha.[9]
- Janaganga Sahitya Puraskar (2008): For Kavlyachem Sraddha.[1]
- Bharat Vidya Shiromani Award: Recognized for outstanding achievements in the field of education.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Arun Sakhardande | Konkani Poet". arunsakhardande.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ^ "Google adds Konkani language to its translation". The Times of India. 2022-05-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ Śrīmatī Vhiktoriyā Phernāndiśa, Gauravagrantha. Smt. Victoria Fernandes Felicitation Committee. 1994. p. 15.
- ^ "Sahitya Akademi Writers From Goa Launch Campaign". The New Indian Express. PTI. 2015-10-14. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Panaji News : अरुण साखरदांडे यांचा भाजपमध्ये प्रवेश". Goa News in Marathi – Dainik Gomantak (in Marathi). 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ^ Gomes, Olivinho (1990). "Konkani Scene: A Cheerful Blossoming". Indian Literature. 33 (6 (140)): 141–148. ISSN 0019-5804.
Two collections of poems that make a forceful impact in this group are those of Arun Sakhardande and R. Ramnath, who deserve to be watched with high expectations.
- ^ a b "..:: SAHITYA : Akademi Awards ::." sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ a b "Sahitya Akademi awards announced". The Hindu. 2010-12-20. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Sahitya Akademi Award 2010 – Arun Sakhardande". arunsakhardande.wordpress.com. 2015-06-21. Retrieved 2026-01-02.