Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Awarded Jnanpith. Awards | Dated: 23 Feb 2026 Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been jointly selected for the 58th Jnanpith Award. This is the highest literary award in India, honoring their lifetime contribution to literature and language. 🎯 Key Highlights: Gulzar is a celebrated lyricist and director in Hindi cinema. Rambhadracharya is a spiritual leader and polyglot based in Chitrakoot. The award includes a cash prize of Rs 21 lakh and a bronze Vagdevi idol. 💡 Other Important Facts: Award: 58th Jnanpith. Winners: Gulzar & Rambhadracharya. Field: Literature. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: Who among the following was jointly awarded the 58th Jnanpith Award along with Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya? Correct Answer: Gulzar 🚀 Quick Recap: About Jnanpith Award First Winner - G. Sankara Kurup Instituted - 1961