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Jnanpith Laureate Vinod Kumar Shukla Dies at 88
23 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla passed away at 88 in Raipur.
- He was honored with the 59th Jnanpith Award for his Hindi literature contributions.
- Multiple organ failure caused the death of the acclaimed novelist and poet.
Eminent Hindi litterateur Vinod Kumar Shukla, celebrated for his distinctive writing style, passed away in Raipur on Tuesday at the age of 88. The cause of his death was multiple organ infection and failure, following his admission to AIIMS Raipur on December 2.
Shukla, a novelist and poet, was honored with the 59th Jnanpith Award earlier this year, recognizing his profound contributions to Hindi literature. This award is considered the highest literary honor in India for writers. He was notably the first individual from Chhattisgarh to receive this prestigious accolade.
Known for his experimental approach and the simplicity and sensitivity in his works, Shukla's notable novels include 'Naukar Ki Kameez' and 'Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi.' His writings often capture the nuances of common life in accessible language.
