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Gajanan Jog (1952 – 21 April 2023)[1] was an Indian writer recognized for his contributions to contemporary Konkani literature. He won the 2011 Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar[2] and the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award for Khand Ani Her Katha, a collection of Konkani short stories.[3] Jog was born in Sakhorde and died in Taleigão.[1]

He was married to translator Sunetra Jog, who won the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize in Konkani.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dainik Gomantak TV (2023-04-22). Konkani writer Gajanan Jog passes away | Gomantak Tv. Retrieved 2026-01-02 – via YouTube.
  2. ↑ "Five win children's literature awards". The Hindu. 2011-08-16. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  3. ↑ "Jog, Talpankar selected for Sahitya Awards". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  4. ↑ Vartak, Mruga. "केवळ भाषांतर नाही तर भावानुवाद! - सुनेत्रा जोग" [Not just a translation, but a translation of emotions! - Sunetra Jog]. Maharashtra Tarun Bharat (in मराठी). Retrieved 2026-01-11.