Heritage · Marathi literature

This is the Seventh year of this prestigious Award and information of all the Award winning books is available here.

Browse editions from 2023 to 2026 — book covers, authors, jury portraits, and ceremony light — with clarity and room to breathe.

2026

Awardees & recognised works

Readers and practitioners who shaped the honours for this year.

anjali joshi
Noted Marathi author recognized for her contributions to biographical and creative non-fiction writing.
atul kulkarni
Editor, Mumbai Lokmat. Brings deep editorial insight and a keen literary sensibility to the jury proceedings.
datta balsaraf
Senior Marathi poet and literary critic, celebrated for his nuanced reading of poetry, fiction, and contemporary Marathi prose.
dr sadanand more
Eminent Marathi scholar, philosopher, and poet known for incisive literary criticism and deep engagement with Marathi cultural heritage.
sangram gaikwad
Journalist and writer known for sharp social and political commentary and sustained engagement with contemporary Marathi writing.
santosh shenaie
Composer, music director, and a distinguished voice in Marathi performing arts and cultural life.
vijay baviskar
Group Editor, Lokmat Media Group. A senior journalist with decades of leadership in Marathi print journalism and editorial vision.

2025

Readers and practitioners who shaped the honours for this year.

akshay shimpi
Jury member for the Lokmat Sahitya Award.
anjali joshi
Noted Marathi author recognized for her contributions to biographical and creative non-fiction writing.
atul kulkarni
Editor, Mumbai Lokmat. Brings deep editorial insight and a keen literary sensibility to the jury proceedings.
nirja
Jury member for the Lokmat Sahitya Award.
sadanand more
Eminent Marathi scholar, philosopher, and poet known for incisive literary criticism and deep engagement with Marathi cultural heritage.

2024

Readers and practitioners who shaped the honours for this year.

akshay shimpi
Jury member for the Lokmat Sahitya Award.
aruna dhere
Poet and literary scholar, recognized for her sensitive poetry and research on folk and classical Marathi literature.
niraja
Jury member for the Lokmat Sahitya Award.
suhas kirloskar
Writer and cultural figure known for his engagement with Marathi literary and theatrical traditions.
vaibhav mangle
Versatile actor and cultural personality, widely respected for his contribution to Marathi stage and performing arts.
vandana atre
Journalist and literary personality contributing critical perspective to Marathi fiction and creative writing evaluation.

2023

Readers and practitioners who shaped the honours for this year.

aasaram lomte
Senior Marathi poet and literary figure, known for his contribution to Dalit and progressive literature.
aparna padgaonkar
Poet and literary figure, carrying forward the legacy of Marathi poetry and engaged in critical dialogue on contemporary writing.
bharat sasne
Jury member for the Lokmat Sahitya Award.
kiran yele
Jury member for the Lokmat Sahitya Award.
vaibhav mangle
Versatile actor and cultural personality, widely respected for his contribution to Marathi stage and performing arts.