SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN ASSAMESE
Author Year of First Publication Genre
Aantarik: Hridoy Aru Chinta-Grihor Dastabez
Phanindra Kumar Dev Choudhury
2017 Articles
Bandha Gharar Khiriki Manikuntala Bhattacharjya 2013 Novel
Bengsata Apurba Kumar Saikia 2016 Short Stories
Chanakya Joysree Goswami Mahanta 2014 Novel
Dokmokali Anis Uz Zaman 2014 Poetry
Dronacharya Joysree Goswami Mahanta 2016 Novel
Gandhari Joysree Goswami Mahanta 2013 Novel
Jathariti Prabhat Bora 2013 Essays
Kayakolpar Bela Sameer Tanti 2013 Poetry
Prabandha Ranjit Kumar Dev Goswami 2015 Essays & Lectures
Sekoor Atanu Bhattachary 2013 Short Stories
Sonar Samus Mukhat Loi Pranav Jyoti Deka 2016 Autobiography
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN BENGALI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Aamaar Sakaal Aamaar Sandhya Amitrasudan Bhattacharya 2017 Autobiography
Alo Khnoje Niswa Kathamala Kalyanbrata Chakraborti 2017 Poetry
Changpreng (Nirbachito Galpo) Debabrata Deb 2017 Short Stories
Ektu Pore Rod Uthbe Pracheta Gupta 2017 Novel
Ghumer Darja Thele Chinmoy Guha 2016 Essays
Ja Chhilo Amar Desh Tathagata Ray 2016 History
Joratalir Akash Bijitkumar Bhattacharya 2016 Poetry
Mahanadi Anita Agnihotri 2015 Novel
Nastik Panditer Bhita Sanmatrananda 2017 Novel
Natajanu Jayanta Dey 2016 Novel
Rupkathar Rastay Bari Phirchhi Shyamalkanti Das 2016 Poetry
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN BODO
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Akhai Athumniphrai Phukan Ch. Basumatary 2015 Poetry
Ang Khudridwng Nandeswar Daimari 2016 Short Stories
Gwthenay Lamayao Gwdan Agan Dharanidhar Owari 2017 Short Stories
Jangkrithaini Agan Rakhaw Basumatary 2013 Novel
Nikhaorini Hangma Adaram Basumatary 2014 Play
Thebgang Duga Indramalati Narzaree 2017 Short Stories
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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN ENGLISH
Title Author Year of
First Publication
Genre
An Era of Darkness Shashi Tharoor 2016 Non-Fiction
How I Became a Tree Sumana Roy 2017 Non-Fiction
The Island of Lost Girls Manjula Padmanabhan 2015 Novel
Jihadi Jane Tabish Khair 2016 Novel
Jinnah Often Came To Our House Kiran Doshi 2015 Novel
The Cosmopolitans Anjum Hasan 2015 Novel
The New Xenophobia Tabish Khair 2016 Non-Fiction
Things To Leave Behind Namita Gokhale 2016 Novel
When God is A Traveller Arundhathi Subramaniam 2014 Poetry
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN GUJARATI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Athwa Ane Gulammohammed Sheikh 2013 Poetry
Ek Shodhparva Rajendra Patel 2013 Poetry
Jivtarni Vate Aksharno Divo Kumarpal Desai 2014 Biography
Mahamanav Sardar Dinkar Joshi 2014 Biography
Main Gandevino Galo Satish Vyas 2016 Play
Mojma Revu Re Ratilal Borisagar 2017 Essays
Nachiket Sutra Harish Meenashru 2017 Poetry
Pavankumari (Varta Sangrah) Pravinsinh Chavda 2015 Short Stories
Polytechnic Mahendrasinh Parmar 2016 Short Stories
Saptamatruka Ila Arab Mehta 2017 Novel
Toranmaal Manilal H. Patel 2014 Essays
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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN KANNADA
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Bahuroopi Purushottama Bilimale 2013 Essays
Bahuvachana Bharata G. Rajashekara 2015 Articles
Bengaluru Girish Hatwar Jogi 2016 Novel
Chitti P. Chandrika 2016 Novel
Chukki Maduve Prasanga Amaresha Nugadoni 2017 Short Stoires
Dhaatu Na. Mogasale 2016 Novel
Hi-Jab Guruprasad Kaginele 2017 Novel
Kaalu Daariya Kathanagalu (Janapada Javana Kathana)
Krishnamurthy Hanuru 2017 Autobiography
Kudi Esaru Vijaya 2017 Autobiography
Ooru Bhanga Vivek Shanbhag 2015 Novel
Shakespeare Manege Banda Nataraja Huliyar 2016 Play
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN KASHMIRI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Akh Yaad Akh Qayamat Abdul Ahad Hajini 2015 Short Stories
“Door Pahan Dewaaran Manz” Shahnaz Rasheed 2017 Poetry
Gah Ta Gata Bal Krishen Sanyasi 2014 Poetry
Raay-Traay Abdul Ahad Hajini 2016 Articles
Saaz Bonen Hund Makhan Lal Pandita 2015 Novel
Yak Rangi Hendi Saayi Nebar Sheikh Razi 2015 Poetry
Yeth Waweh Halay Tsong Kous Zalay
Manshoor Banihali 2017 Poetry
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN KONKANI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Amrutvel Maya Anil Kharangate 2016 Novel
Gulmohar Philomena Sanfransisco 2015 Poetry
Jeevangandha Mukesh Thali 2013 Essays
Samarpan Jyoti Kunkolienkar 2013 Short Stories
Samband Surya Ashok 2013 Poetry
Talgadi Sandesh Prabhudesai 2013 Articles
The Words Nilba A. Khandekar 2017 Poetry
Vistav R. Ramnath 2015 Poetry
Yaadem Maayi Smita Timble 2016 Memoirs
Yugaparivarthanancho Yatri R.S. Bhaskar 2014 Poetry
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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN MALAYALAM
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Achan Piranna Veedu V. Madhusoodanan Nair 2014 Poetry
Ashitayude Kathakal Ashita 2014 Short Stories
Kappalchetham Vanna Navikan N. Sasidharan 2015 Essays
Rafeeq Ahammedinte Kavithakal Rafeeq Ahammed 2013 Poetry
Salabhayanam Joy Vazhayil (V.P. Joy) 2015 Poetry
Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki T.D. Ramakrishnan 2014 Novel
Ushnarasi K.V. Mohan Kumar 2015 Novel
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN MANIPURI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Ei Amadi Adungeigi Eethat L. Birmangol Singh (Beryl Thanga)
2015 Novel
Ei Hingli Munish Ningthoujam 2016 Novel
Kaosheeng E.S. Sundar (Elangbam Shyamsundar)
2016 Novel
Likla Mayanglambam Kandesh Singh 2015 Novel
Mangkhraba Sahargi Loikhraba Wari
Ratan Thiyam 2014 Poetry
Manipurida Punshi Warigee
Sahitya
Th. Ibohanbi Singh 2017 Biographical Literature
Ningthibi Nujagi Chenglou Irungbam Deven 2015 Poetry
Pallon Wangma Koijam Shantibala 2013 Poetry
Thammoina Maka Lamlaklabada Irungbam Basanta 2013 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN MARATHI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Aseem Kshitij Somnath Komarpant 2017 Criticism
‘Cha’ Chi Bhasha Atul Kahate 2016 Research
Kadachit Ajoonahi Anuradha Patil 2017 Poetry
Payee Chalnar Prafull Shiledar 2017 Poetry
Ringan Krishnat Khot 2017 Novel
Sahitya Aani Sanskrutic Sanvedan Prabhakar Murlidhar Bagale
2014 Literary Criticism
Tukobanchya Abhanganchee Shaileemeemansa
Dilip Dhondage 2014 Literary Criticism
Ujavya Sondechya Bahulya Praveen Dashrath Bandekar 2016 Novel
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN ODIA
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Anamika Debasis Panigrahi 2013 Short Stories
Bhaswati Tarun Kanti Mishra 2014 Short Stories
Bhogamandap Amaresh Pattnaik 2016 Poetry
Koili Tu Chup Raha Harihar Mishra 2013 Poetry
Kokua Bijoy Kumar Satpathy 2017 Play
Odia Gadya: Rupa O Rupantara Krushna Chandra Pradhan 2013 Literary
Criticism Petapatana Pradeep Dash 2013 Novel
Rani Shyamabati Archana Nayak 2014 Novel
Samaste ta Janithile Hrusikesh Panda 2017 Novel
Smrutira Shantiniketana Manorama Biswal Mohapatra
2013 Poetry
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN PUNJABI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Antheen Kirpal Kazak 2015 Short Stories
Buniadan Narinder Singh Kapoor 2014 Essays
Chandi Di Var: Sahitak Adhiyan Rattan Singh Jaggi 2013 Literary Criticism
Tankhahye Varinder Singh Walia 2015 Novel
Phullaan Ne Aje Khirhna Nahi Chhadiya Karnail Singh Somal
2013 Essays
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SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN SANTALI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Bachhao Sid Onorhen Taraceen Baskey 2014 Poetry
Baha Bandela Rajib Murmu 2016 Poetry
Dhund Chandi Charan Kisku 2017 Short Stories
Gaduj Chaitanya Prasad Majhi (Tudu)
2017 Short Stories
Omon Chinmayee Hansdah (Marandi)
2013 Poetry
Onorhen Bahamala Taraceen Baskey 2017 Poetry
Parsi Renag Sans Sanjoy Saren 2015 Poetry
Sisirjali Kali Charan Hembram 2013 Short Stories
Tihing Gapa Chandi Charan Kisku (Latasing)
2015 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN SINDHI
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Banni Saqafat (Culture of Banni with illustration)
Jetho Lalwani 2017 Essays
Door Janeen Jo Deh Baldev Bakhtrai Matlani 2013 Travelogue
Jeejal Ishwar Moorjani 2017 Short Stories
Jiari Makh Bhagwan Atlani 2013 Short Stories
Lok Adab-Kala Ja Muhinja Sanskar Jetho Lalwani 2014 Folk Literature
Maan Bhi Utey Huyus Vinod Asudani 2016 Ghazals
Meranjhdi Sham Nadia Masand 2016 Poetry
Mohe-Sonu Kailash Shadab 2017 Short Stories
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN TAMIL
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
1801 M. Rajendran 2016 Novel
Aattam S. Venugopal 2013 Novella
Binkalanithuva Sulalil Oru Nootrandu Thamilakkiyam
K. Panchangam (Panchu) 2014 Literary Criticism
Naira Subrabharathimaniyan 2016 Novel
Perarignar Annavum Perum Kavignar-Kumaaran Aasaanum
K. Nedunchezhiyan 2016 Literary Criticism
Sool Cho. Dharman 2016 Novel
Thanneer Siragukal Kalapriya 2014 Poetry
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN TELUGU
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Agniswaasa (2015-2017) Nikhileswar 2017 Poetry
Gede Midi Pitta Tallavajjala Patanjali Sastry 2015 Novel
Ikkadi Chetlagaali Nandini Sidha Reddy 2014 Poetry
Moolintaame Naamini Subrahmanyam Naidu 2014 Novel
Ontari Sannapureddy Venkataramireddy
2017 Novel
Pathraharitham Darbhasayanam Srinivasacharya
2016 Poetry
Polam Gonthuka Darbhasayanam Srinivasacharya
2013 Poetry
Sathyavathi Kadhalu P. Sathyavathi 2016 Short Stories
Septabhoomi Bandi Narayana Swamy 2017 Novel
Sri Padachitra Ramayanamu (Padya Kavyamu) Vihaari 2015 Poetry
Vidita Penugonda Lakshminarayana 2014 Literary Essays
SHORTLISTED BOOKS FOR THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2019 IN URDU
Title Author Year of First Publication Genre
Amawas Main Khwab Husain-ul-Haque 2017 Novel
Falak- Aasaar Pritpal Singh Betab 2013 Poetry
Khwab Saraab Anis Ashfaq 2017 Novel
Nai Fikriyati Jihat Ajai Malviya 2015 Literary Criticism
& Research
Sawaneh-E-Sir Syed: Ek Bazdeed Shafey Kidwai 2017 Biography
Sinfiyaat Qazi Afzal Husain 2016 Criticism