Renowned Kashmiri Writer, Director, Playwright, Filmmaker, Broadcaster and Painter Pran Kishore Kaul Awarded Sahitya Akademi’s Highest Fellowship
Renowned Kashmiri writer, playwright, and artist Pran Kishore Kaul has been conferred with the Sahitya Akademi’s highest fellowship, one of Indian literature’s most prestigious honors.
The award was presented at his Pune residence by Sahitya Akademi President Dr. Madhav Kaushik and Secretary Dr. K. Srinivas Rao.
Kaul, at 99, becomes the second Kashmiri writer to receive this honor, after Prof. Rahman Rahi. Reflecting on his journey, he said, “This award belongs to the Kashmiri language, culture, and its people. Sahitya Akademi has played a key role in promoting regional languages since independence.
Kaul also spoke about Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage and emphasized the importance of fostering cultural unity for national integration.
Dr. Kaushik described Kaul’s work as “majestic as the Himalayas” and commended his creativity across literature, films, and painting.
The felicitation was attended by Sanjay Nahar, President of Sarhad, Pune, alongside Kaul’s family.(KNS).
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