Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Javed Akhtar to Receive 2025 SOA Sahitya Samman Award
A famous writer named Javed Akhtar is going to receive a special award called the SOA Sahitya Samman.
He is known for writing poems, song lyrics, and movie stories that many people love.
This award is given to people who do amazing work in writing and thinking.
The award ceremony will happen at a big book party called the SOA Literary Festival.
This festival will talk about important topics like culture and even new technology like AI.
Javed Akhtar has won many awards before for his great work, and his writings have inspired many people.
The award comes with money, a special statue, and a fancy shawl.
Javed Akhtar will receive the SOA Sahitya Samman 2025 for his lifelong contributions to Indian cinema and literature.
The award will be presented during the 3rd SOA Literary Festival at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University on November 29.
The SOA Sahitya Samman recognizes eminent writers, poets, and thinkers for their excellence, creativity, and intellectual depth.
Akhtar has a distinguished career, having received multiple National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and the Sahitya Akademi Award.
The festival's theme is 'Culture, Creativity and Artificial Intelligence' and will feature 100 eminent personalities from various fields.
- Who
- Javed Akhtar, a legendary poet, lyricist, scriptwriter, and social thinker
- What
- Will be presented with the SOA Sahitya Samman 2025 for his outstanding and lifelong contribution to Indian cinema and literature.
- When
- November 29
- Where
- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University campus, Bhubaneswar
- Why
- For his outstanding and lifelong contribution to Indian cinema and literature, recognizing excellence, creativity, and intellectual depth.
- Award Name
- SOA Sahitya Samman 2025
- Recipient
- Javed Akhtar
- Awarding Institution
- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University
- Event
- 3rd SOA Literary Festival
- Date of Award Presentation
- November 29
- Festival Theme
- Culture, Creativity and Artificial Intelligence
- Cash Prize
- Rs 7 lakh