Archive · 23 May 2025
Gulzar Receives Jnanpith Award at Home
Gulzar, a famous writer of songs and poems, recently got a big award called the Jnanpith Award!
It's like winning the top prize for writing in India.
He couldn't go to the award ceremony in person, so the award was given to him at his home.
He's known for writing songs in Hindi movies and for being a great poet.
Some of his most popular songs include “Jai Ho”, “Chhaiya Chhaiya” and many others.
Many other talented writers have also received the Jnanpith Award before.
Lyricist Gulzar received the 58th Jnanpith Award at his residence.
The 90-year-old writer couldn't attend the ceremony in Delhi due to health issues.
The award was presented by Bharatiya Jnanpith members.
Gulzar is celebrated for his works in Hindi cinema and Urdu poetry.
He has also directed critically acclaimed films.
- Who
- Sampooran Singh Kalra (Gulzar)
- What
- Received the 58th Jnanpith Award.
- When
- Recently, specifically when the Jnanpith members visited him.
- Where
- At his residence in Bandra.
- Why
- Due to his inability to attend the ceremony in Delhi because of health issues.
- Award
- Jnanpith Award
- Recipient
- Gulzar
- Age
- 90 years old
- Award Ceremony Location
- Gulzar's residence in Bandra
- Previous Awards
- Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan, Academy Award, Grammy Award, Dadasaheb Phalke Award