Kishor Arjun Honoured with Author-Publisher award

Panaji :

The All India Marathi Publishers Association has announced Kishor Arjun as the recipient of this year’s Author-Publisher Award for his Marathi translation of the acclaimed Konkani play Question Mark. The award also recognizes Sahit, the publishing house behind the release. The announcement was made at the Association’s headquarters in Pune. This year, over 630 books from across the country were submitted for consideration in various categories.

Originally written in Konkani by young playwright Gautam Gaude, Question Mark is an experimental theatre piece that has garnered critical acclaim in both the Konkani and Marathi State Drama Competitions in Goa, winning multiple awards. Kishor Arjun’s Marathi translation, along with its publication through Sahit, has now earned national recognition for its literary and cultural contribution.

Kishor Arjun is a writer, journalist, translator, publisher, screenwriter, and director, with a growing body of work spanning multiple languages. This award marks his first national recognition for translation, adding to his previous accolades for cover design and book production.

The winners were selected by a distinguished jury comprising Vinayak Ranade (Kusumagraj Pratishthan, Nashik), Vasudha Kulkarni (renowned Artist), and Nandprasad Barve (eminent printer). The awards ceremony will be held in Pune at a special event organized by the Publishers Association in the coming weeks.

“The All India Marathi Publishers Association is the apex body for Marathi publishers across India. For a translated work from Goa’s experimental theatre scene to be honored by such an organization is a proud moment for all of us. Konkani literature has a rich legacy, and through Sahit, we’re committed to bringing its finest works to a wider audience through translation. This recognition has deeply encouraged me as a writer, translator, and publisher,” said Kishor Arjun.