Acharya N. Gopi to Receive Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award

June 20, 2023

Acharya N. Gopi, a renowned poet, literary critic, and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award. The award, instituted by Bharat Jagruthi, a cultural organization affiliated with Bharat Rashtra Samithi, aims to honor accomplished literary figures. The felicitation ceremony will take place on June 21 at the Telangana Saraswatha Parishath in Abids.

Recognition of Acharya Gopi’s Literary Contributions

With an impressive literary career, Acharya Gopi has written a remarkable total of 56 books. His diverse repertoire includes 26 collections of poems, 7 compilations of essays, 5 translations, and 3 research books. His literary works have garnered widespread acclaim, leading to translations into several Indian languages and even foreign languages such as German, Persian, and Russian.

Association with Prominent Universities

Acharya Gopi’s expertise and contributions extend beyond his writing. He has served as the Vice-Chancellor of Telugu University and has acted as the in-charge Vice-Chancellor of both Kakatiya University and Dravida University in the past. His notable roles in academia have further solidified his reputation as a multifaceted literary figure.

Early Life and Education

Born on June 25, 1948, in Bhongir, in the erstwhile Nalgonda district, Acharya Gopi pursued his higher education in literature at Osmania University. His academic journey laid the foundation for his profound understanding of literature and the development of his unique literary voice.

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