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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN ASSAMESE
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Asamiya Upanyasar Itihas Gobinda Prasad Sarma 2014 Literary Criticism
Bengsata Apurba Kumar Saikia 2016 Short Stories
Bihuwati Charai Aru Annya Galpa Pranav Jyoti Deka 2016 Short Stories
Chanakya Joysree Goswami Mahanta 2014 Novel
Dokmokali Anis Uz Zaman 2014 Poetry
Kailoir Dinto Amar Hobo Sananta Tanti 2013 Poetry
Kalagnee Rumi Laskar Bora 2015 Historical Novel
Kan Kan Kalikaloga Dhou Nilim Kumar 2015 Poetry
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN BENGALI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Astabol Kimba Somudrer Khonje Krishna Mandal 2016 Poetry
Alpo Punjir Jibon (Part 2) Pabitra Sarkar 2015 Autobiography
Bhairab Bhairabir Sangey Tantra Jignasae
Somabrata Sarkar 2012 Essays
Aak Durlav Manik Amitrasudan Bhattacharya 2014 Essays
Godyalane Sambit Basu 2014 Poetry
Jabojjiban Pracheta Gupta 2012 Novel
Jeler Bhetor Jel (late) Minakshi Sen 2014 Memoirs
Margin Theke Bichyuto Anuttama Bandopadhyay 2015 Poetry
Prabandh – Samagra Ramanath Roy 2016 Essays
Professor Shankur Sesh Diary Biswajit Ray 2013 Essays
Kabita Samagro Ranjit Dash 2015 Poetry
Sanjay Udaas Sanjay Chakrabarty 2016 Poetry
Srikrishner Sesh Kata Din Sanjib Chattopadhyay 2016 Story
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN BODO
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Akhai Athumniphrai Phukan Chandra Basumatary 2015 Poetry
Akhrangni Faame Rupnath Hazowari 2013 Short Stories
Baijwao Da Dojjai Khwmsi Sarat Chandra Boro 2014 Poetry
Bwrchi Sher Sher Khagen Ramchiary 2014 Poetry
Dwngse Lama Rituraj Basumatary 2014 Short Stories
Gwrbwni Abad Thili Ajit Basumatary 2015 Poetry
Jangkhrithaini Agan Rakhao Basumatary 2013 Novel
Jonblavnay Arni Khomsin Sayakhm Jwisri Boro 2014 Short Stories
Khongse Lwithw Gwjaonai Dinga Ang Arw…
Dhanshri Swargiary 2015 Poetry
Megonni Swmkhwrao Barnai Mwndangthi
Kanak Chandra Boro 2015 Poetry
Nwng Fwlanai Suhabnay Mwdwi Roringnai
Mwdai Gahai 2014 Poetry
Sakhondra Sunil Phukan Basumatary 2014 Poetry
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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN ENGLISH
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
An Era Of Darkness: The British Empire In India
Shashi Tharoor 2016 Historical Narration
Five Movements In Praise Sharmishta Mohanty 2013 Novel
Jihadi Jane Tabish Khair 2016 Novel
Love Stories Annie Zaidie 2012 Short Stories
Seahorse Janice Pariat 2014 Novel
Sleeping On Jupiter Anuradha Roy 2015 Novel
The Blind Lady’s Descendants Anees Salim 2014 Novel
The Missing Queen Samhita Arni 2013 Novel
Things To Leave Behind Namita Gokhale 2016 Novel
Things We Found During The Autopsy Kuzhali Manickavel 2014 Short Stories
When the River Sleeps Easterine Kire 2014 Novel
Zorami: A Redemption Song Malsawmi Jacob 2015 Novel
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN GUJARATI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Banaras Diary Dave Harish Krishanram (Harish Meenashru)
2016 Poetry
Jivtarni Vate Aksharno Divo Kumarpal Desai 2014 Biography
Kavita Vishe Kavita Dileep Jhaveri 2016 Poetry
Main Gandevino Galo Satish Vyas 2015 Play
Pichhwaee Ramchandra Patel 2015 Short Stories
Shatgun Piyas Pravin Darji 2014 Essays
Tarsi Maati Manilal H. Patel 2013 Autobiography
Vibhajanni Vyatha Sharifa Vijliwala 2014 Essays
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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN KANNADA
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Aa Dina Shoodra Shrinivas 2016 Novel
Ajnatanobbana Atmacharitre Krishna Murthy Hanuru 2012 Novel
Anushreni-Yajamanike K.G. Nagarajappa 2015 Literary Criticism
Arivu Saamanyave B.A. Viveka Rai 2013 Essays
Atmavrittanta Rajani Narahalli 2013 Novel
Charminar Jayant Kaikini 2012 Short Stories
Inti Namaskaragalu Nataraj Huliyar 2014 Memoir / Essay
Kuvempu Kathana Koutuka Narahalli Balasubramanya 2016 Criticism
Maiyye Sooru Manave Maatu Basavaraj Kalgudi 2013 Essays
Preethi Embudu Chandrana Daye S.F. Yogappanavar 2015 Novel
Shantigondu Savalu – Ayda Pratinidhika Kavanagalu
B.A. Sanadi 2013 Poetry
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN KASHMIRI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Aakh Mushtaq Ahmad Mushtaq 2012 Short Stories
Achru Mowth Showkat Ansari 2015 Criticism
Aen Te Gaen Tanha Nizami 2015 Poetry
Akh Yaad Akh Qayamat Abdul Ahad Hajini 2015 Short Stories
Chaman Barg Raze Darakhshan Andrabi 2012 Poetry
Gah Ta Gata Bal Krishan Sanyasi 2014 Poetry
Jemi Sobik Kashir Kalamkar Wali Mohd. Aseer 2014 Criticism
Nesf Shab Noor-ud-din. Hosh 2015 Poetry
Raay Traay Abdul Ahad Hajini 2016 Criticism
Sath Satambar Roop Krishen Bhat 2015 Short Stories
Saaz Bonen Hund Makhan Lal Pandita 2015 Novel
Siyah Var Satish Vimal 2014 Poetry
Tilsim Khane Badosh Hrday Koul Bharati 2015 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN KONKANI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Amrit Manthan Yashwant S. Palekar 2015 Essays
Amrutvel Maya Anil Kharangate 2016 Novel
Anantu K. Anantha Bhat 2012 Autobiography
Chitralipi Paresh Narendra Kamat 2013 Poetry
Goff Sandesh Prabhudesai 2014 Essays
Kapyallem Sudha Kharangate 2013 Short Stories
Kisram Nayana Adarkar 2015 Poetry
Madhumalati Padmanabh Nayak 2012 Short Stories
Papa Gourish Vernekar 2015 Essays
Vonvalam Aravind Bhatikar 2012 Memoirs
Yugaparivarthanancho Yatri R.S. Bhaskar 2014 Poetry
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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN MALAYALAM
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Achan Piranna-Veedu V. Madhu Soodhanan Nair
2014 Poetry
Gurupournami S. Ramesan Nair 2012 Poetry
K.T.N. Kottur Eluthum Jeevithavum
T.P. Rajeevan 2012 Novel
Takshan Kunnu Swaroopam U.K. Kumaran 2012 Novel
Ushnaraasi K.V. Mohan Kumar 2015 Novel
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN MANIPURI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Ei Amadi Adungeigi Ethat Baryl Thanga (L. Biramangal Singh)
2015 Novel
Likla Mayanglambam Kandesh Singh 2015 Novel
Mamal Hongdokhallam loidoubani
Nabakumar Nongmeikapam 2015 Short Stores
Manipuri Sheirengda Feminism Gee Khongjel
Wahengbam Kumari Chanu 2012 Essays
Manipuri Sheirengda Nationalism Amasung Atei Wareng Khara
Koijam Shantibala Devi 2013 Essays
Ngamkheigee Wangmada Budhichandra Heisnamba 2013 Short Stories
Ningthibi Nujagi Chenglou Irungbam Deven Singh 2015 Poetry
Pallon Wangma Koijam Shantibala Devi 2013 Poetry
Roksena Amadi Atei Leelashing Yumnam Rajendra 2016 Play
Thoibi Leima Mutua Tomba 2015 Novel
Wareng Khara Neinaba Khara Sharata Chandra Long-zomba 2013 Essays
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN MARATHI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Mam Mhana Fakt Veerdhaval Parab 2015 Poetry
Mardhekaranchi Kavita: Janivanche Antahswaroop
Sudhir Rasal 2015 Literary Criticism
Mulyabhanachi Samagri Harishchandra Thorat 2016 Criticism
Paraticha Rasta Nahiye Shridhar Nandedkar 2014 Poetry
Rakhiv Savalyancha Khel Kiran Gurav 2012 Short Stories
Sarjanprerana ani Kavitwashodh M. Su. Patil 2013 Literary Criticism
Tukobanchya Abhanganchee Shailimimansa
Dilip Dhondage 2014 Literary Criticism
Ujvya Sondechya Buhulya Praveen Dashrath Bandekar 2016 Novel
Zad – Zimbad Krishnat Khot 2012 Novel
Zinzurda G.K. Ainapure 2015 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN NEPALI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Afnai Manka Pardeshharu Pravin Rai Jumeli 2014 Autobiography
Avasaan Raju Pradhan ‘Himanshu’ 2014 Plays
Bhumigeet Sudha M. Rai 2013 Poetry
Ghazal Anjali Dilman Rai ‘Chot’ 2016 Poetry
Junjastai Gham Sanjay Bista 2015 Short Stories
Kalo Sarpa Ra Nayan Prajanma
Kharkaraj Giri 2014 Short Stories
Kavitaka Kura Diwakar Pradhan 2013 Criticism
Kina Royeu Upamaa Lok Nath Upadhyay Chapagain
2014 Short Stories
Mitra Rachanawali Mitradev Sharma 2013 Essays
Saundarya Vikritiharuko Thiru Prasad Nepal 2014 Short Stories
Shabari Rewati Mohan Timsina
2014 Epic
Yo Shahar Dhaldaichha Shanti Thapa 2016 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN ODIA
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Aakranta Akshara Ashutosh Parida 2014 Poetry
Akasha Bhala Re Thau Bimal Jena 2015 Poetry
Bhaswati Tarunkanti Mishra 2014 Short Stories
Bhogamandap Amaresh Pattnaik 2016 Poetry
Dwitiya Pruthivi Neeta Bohidar 2016 Poetry
Jane Bana Batoira Kahani Baishnab Charan Samal 2013 Autobiography
Odia Gadya: Rupa O Rupantara Krushna Chandra Pradhan 2013 Literary
Criticism
Petapatana Pradeep Dash 2013 Novel
Prasanga Puruna Bhabana Nua Dasarathi Das 2015 Literary Criticism
Sikta Saikata Achyutananda Pati 2012 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN PUNJABI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Bhagat Satguru Hamara Jaswan Singh Zafar 2016 Prose
Hilde Dand K.L. Garg 2014 Novel
Kaal Katha Manmohan Bawa 2016 Novel
Kone Da Suraj Mohanjit 2012 Poetry
Samwad: Punar Samwad Harbhajan Singh Bhatia 2012 Criticism
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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN SANSKRIT
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Adharottamarni Praveen Pandya 2015 Poetry
Bhagvatpadeeya Prayoga Vaishistyam
Vidwan G. Mahabalswar Bhatt 2016 Criticism
Daridrya-Shatkam Pramod Kumar Nayak 2013 Poetry
Mama Janani Rama Kant Shukla 2013 Poetry
Navkatha Sharda Ghadge 2013 Short Stories
Nisarga-Sarasanjalih B.P.T. Vagish Shastri 2013 Poetry
Srijati Shankhnaad Kil Vindyeshvari Prasad Mishra 2015 Poetry
Vedant-Vadavali (Part I) K.E. Devanatha 2013 Commentary
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN SANTALI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Are Kahni Mansingh Manjhi ‘Olkhoba’ 2015 Short Stories
Bachhao Sid Onorhen Taraceen Baskey 2014 Poetry
Kukmu Atkir Horh Dasarathi Majhi 2013 Poetry
Marom Shyam Besra 2016 Novel
Santar Serwari Singrai Tudu 2016 Criticism
Sen Nam Orah Salkhu Murmu 2015 Short Stories
Sisir Porayni Shyam Charan Tudu 2015 Novel
Tihing Gapa Chandi Charan Kisku 2015 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN SINDHI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Doonhon (Late) Bansi Khubchandani 2015 Short Stories
Door Janeen Jo Deh Baldev Bakhatrai Maltani 2013 Travelogue
Jia Mein Taandaa Khiman U. Mulani 2016 Poetry
Jiari Makh Bhagwan Atlani 2013 Short Stories
Lok Adab-Kala Ja Muhinja Sanskar Jetho Lalwani 2014 Travelogue
Maa Bhi Utey Huyus Vinod Asudani 2016 Poetry
Thigarh Kaladhar Mutwa 2012 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN TAMIL
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
1801 M. Rajendran 2016 Novel
333, Ammaiyappan Theru (Late) Balakumaraan 2016 Novel
Ambai Kathaigal Ambai (C.S. Lakshmi) 2016 Short Stories
Idakkai S. Ramakrishnan 2016 Novel
Kolaichcheval Imaiyam 2013 Short Stories
Kunnimuthu Kumaraselva 2012 Novel
Mugilini R. Murugavel 2016 Novel
Puththu Man Subrabharathi Manian 2014 Novel
Sanchaaram S. Ramakrishnan 2014 Novel
Tamizh Azhahiyal: Marapum Kotpaadum
T.S. Natarajan 2016 Literary Criticism
Vadakarai- Oru Vamsathin Varalaru M. Rajendran 2014 Novel
Vedikkai Paarppavan (Late) Na. Muthukumar 2014 Essays
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN TELUGU
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Drohavurksham (Late) V. Chandrasekhar Rao
2012 Short Stories
Ikkadi Chetlagaali Nandini Sidha Reddy 2014 Poetry
Kitiki Bayati Vennella Vadrevu Veeralakshmi Devi 2014 Short Stories
Neela Madhavam Samudrala Venkata Ranga Ramanujacharyulu
2016 Poetry
Neelo Konnisarlu B.V.V. Prasad 2015 Poetry
Oka Yekanta Samuham Loki Rama Chandramouli 2015 Poetry
Pulandoy Pulu Prasada Murthy 2014 Poetry
Sahitya Veedhi Srirangacharya 2012 Essays
Satyanu Sheelana S.V. Satyanarayana 2012 Literary Criticism
Satyavathi Kadhalu P. Satyavathi 2016 Short Stories
Vimarshini Kolakaluri Enoch 2013 Essays
Yegiripothunna Pittala Kosam Ganteda Gouru Naidu 2014 Poetry
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2018 IN URDU
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Dukhyare Anis Ashfaq 2014 Novel
Muntakhab Afsaney Zakia Mashhadi 2016 Short Stories
Na Ye Basti Hamari Na Wo Sehra Hamara
Alam Khursheed 2014 Poetry
Rohzin Rahman Abbas 2016 Novel
Zer-e-Sabzah Mehv-e Khwaab Tarannum Riyaz 2015 Poetry
