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A Achuthan Namboothiri, a renowned Malayalam writer, was honoured with the 55th Jnanpith Award for the year 2019.
He is known for his significant contributions to Malayalam literature.
Some of his well-known works include "Oru Deshathinte Katha" and "Kaalal Pada".
Namboothiri's writing style is noted for its simplicity, depth of emotions, and its ability to capture the essence of Kerala's culture.
Krishna Sobti: Famous for her Hindi novels "Zindaginama" and "Mitro Marjani", both of which address complex human emotions and social themes.
Shobha Rao: Known for her books "An Unrestored Woman", a collection of short stories about displacement and struggles, and "Girls Burn Brighter", which tells the story of two resilient girls overcoming adversity.
Chitra Mudgal: Her significant works include "Apoorna", a novel about a woman's struggle for identity, and "Banaras ki Katha", which reflects on the culture and history of Banaras.