Krishna Sobti
Indian writer (1925–2019)
1925 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
Indian writer (1925–2019)
Born
February 18, 1925
Died
2019 (age ~94)
Name Origin
Indian
Timeline
writer, essayist
Dominion of IndiaBorn in GujratDied in New Delhi
1925
Born in Gujrat (1925-02-18)
1980
AwardSahitya Akademi Award
1996
AwardFellow of the Sahitya Akademi
2017
AwardJnanpith Award
2019
Died in New Delhi
About
Krishna Sobti was an Indian Hindi-language fiction writer and essayist. She won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1980 for her novel Zindaginama and in 1996, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, the highest award of the Akademi. In 2017, she received the Jnanpith Award for her contribution to Indian literature.
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Who is Krishna Sobti?+
Krishna Sobti was an Indian Hindi-language fiction writer and essayist. She won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1980 for her novel Zindaginama and in 1996, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, the highest award of the Akademi. In 2017, she received the Jnanpith Award for her contribution to Indi
What does the name Krishna mean?+
The name Krishna means "A deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism.". It is of Indian origin.
When was Krishna Sobti born?+
Krishna Sobti was born on February 18, 1925.
When did Krishna Sobti die?+
Krishna Sobti died in 2019, at approximately 94 years of age.
Name Meaning
A deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism.
The name Krishna is of Indian origin, meaning "A deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Krishna
Krishna — February 18, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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