City-based doyen of literature Doodhnath Singh has been selected for the state’s highest literary honour Bharat Bharti Samman by the Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan. The announcement was made in Lucknow. Singh would be felicitated with cash award of Rs 5 lakh, citation and a shawl.

Besides, litterateur Mamta Kalia would receive Lohia Sahitya Samman and Vibhuti Narayan Rao would be given the Sahitya Bhushan Samman.

Besides, Tamil litterateur M Govindrajan has been named for ‘Sauhard Samman’ for his works in Hindi while writer Dinesh Mani has been selected for ‘Sarjana samman’. Media analyst Dhananjay Chopra would be felicitated with Baburao Paradkar Samman.

Doodhnath Singh who was taking care of his wife admitted to a private hospital was not available for the comment.

It may be mentioned that 78-year-old Doodhnath Singh has authored popular novels like ‘Akhiri Kalam’, ‘Niskashan’ ‘Namo Andhakaram’, a collection of stories ‘Sapt Chehare wala admi’, ‘Dharmashetre Kurushetre’, a collection of poems, plays, memoirs and interviews. He has also edited several literary books.

Similarly 74-year-old Mamta Kalia is known for her lucid expression. Known for her short stories, she has also authored novels like ‘Beghar’ and ‘Narak Dar Narak’. She has been awarded with UP Hindi Sansthan’s ‘Yashpal Samman’.

She has also been awarded with ‘Bhartendu Samman’, ‘Sharad Joshi Smriti Samman’ and ‘Sahitya Bhushan Samman’.

Similarly, M Govindrajan has helped in propagation of Hindi literature in the Sangam City. City authors and theatre artistes have congratulated the litterateurs for their achievements.

“The honour will definitely motivate the writers to continue with their creative approach,” said Yash Malviya, noted lyricts and poet.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Allahabad / TNN / November 01st, 2014