In 1976, for her Bengali novel 'Leela Chirantan'.
- Poushali (West Bengal)
Ashapurna Devi
The first Indian woman writer to receive the Jnanpith Award was Ashapurna Devi.
Ashapurna Devi, a prominent Indian author in Bengali literature, was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1976 for her significant contributions to literature. This prestigious award recognized her work as a pioneering voice in women's issues and Bengali storytelling. Her literary career spanned several decades, during which she published numerous novels, short stories, and essays.
Ashapurna Devi died on July 13, 1995, in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
Ashapurna Devi was born on January 8, 1909, in Calcutta, West Bengal, British India.
Ashapurna Devi has written: 'Mati ka rang aur' 'Kakhano din kakhano rat'
'Tapasya' was based on the story of Ashapurna Devi.
Ashapurna Devi
akkitham achutan namboodiri
The Jnanpith Award is a prestigious literary award in India, given for outstanding contributions to literature. Some notable recipients of the Jnanpith Award include renowned Indian authors and poets such as R.K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, and Mahasweta Devi. The award aims to recognize and honor literary excellence in various Indian languages, making it one of the most esteemed literary awards in the country.
Ashapurna Devi, a prominent Bengali novelist and poet, was born in 1906 in Kolkata, India. She had a limited formal education, as her family prioritized marriage over schooling for girls during that era. However, her love for literature and storytelling flourished through self-study and the influence of a literary environment, leading her to become a prolific writer. Despite the constraints of her time, she developed a deep understanding of societal issues, which became central themes in her works.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1976 was given to actress Kanan Devi.