Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Mumbai Litfest 2025 to Honor Vinod Kumar Shukla and Sitanshu Yashaschandra
The Mumbai Litfest, a festival for writers, will give awards to two famous writers in 2025.
Vinod Kumar Shukla, known for his simple yet magical writing, will receive a lifetime achievement award.
Sitanshu Yashaschandra, famous for his poetry, will be named Poet Laureate.
Shukla's writing often reflects everyday life, while Yashaschandra is recognized for his experimental style.
The festival honors their work, celebrating how literature can be personal and connect people through language.
The festival has previously recognized many other important writers.
The Mumbai Litfest 2025 will honor Vinod Kumar Shukla and Sitanshu Yashaschandra.
Shukla will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Yashaschandra will be named Poet Laureate.
The awards celebrate the writers' contributions to Indian writing.
The Litfest has previously honored other literary figures.
- Who
- Vinod Kumar Shukla and Sitanshu Yashaschandra
- What
- Will be honored at the Mumbai Litfest 2025.
- When
- November 7-9, 2025
- Where
- NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
- Why
- To celebrate their contributions to Indian literature.
- Event
- Mumbai Litfest 2025
- Location
- NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai
- Dates
- November 7-9
- Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
- Vinod Kumar Shukla
- Poet Laureate
- Sitanshu Yashaschandra
- Award Presenter
- Godrej Industries Group
- Vinod Kumar Shukla's Prominent Work
- Naukar Ki Kameez (novel)
- Sitanshu Yashaschandra's Award
- Sahitya Akademi Award (Jatayu)