Pradnya Daya Pawar


Pradnya Daya Pawar, also known as Pradnya Lokhande, is an Indian poet and fiction writer of Marathi descent.
Pawar has been a member of the Maharashtra State Literary and Cultural Board. Recently she returned her state government awards in protest against what she believes is a rising atmosphere of intolerance and hate in India. A Buddhist, Pawar is the daughter of Daya Pawar.
Pawar is editor of fortnightly Pariwartanacha Watsaru.

Writings

Poetry

  • Antahstha
  • Utkat Jiwaghenya Dhagiwar
  • Mi Bhidawu Pahatey Samagrashi Dola
  • Aarpaar Layit Pranantik
  • Drushyancha Dhobal Samudra
  • Hillol Harwun Aatbahercha

Other writings

  • Dhadant Khairalanji, a 2007 play
  • Kendra Ani Parigh, a 2004 collection of columns
  • Mi Bhayankarachya Darwajyat Ubha Ahe – Namdeo Dhasal Yanchi Nivadak Kavita, a work co-edited with Satish Kalsekar, 2007
  • Disha – Mahavidyalayin Kavi – Kavyitrinchya Kavita, a work co-edited with Nitin Rindhe, 2007
  • Afawa Khari Tharawi Mhanun, a 2010 collection of short stories
  • Tehaltikori, a 2016 collection of columns
  • Arwachin Aaran, a 2020 collection of columns
  • Go. Pu. Deshpande Yanchya Natakancha Chikitsak Abhyas, a 2016 Unpublished Ph.D. thesis, Mumbai University

English Translations

  • Let the Rumours be True, 2017 Translated by Maya Pandit, AuthorsUpFront

Kannada Translations

  • Pradnya Daya Pawar Kathegalu, 2012 Translated by Chandrakant Pokale, Kanva Pratishthana

Honors and awards

  • Gangadhar Gadgil Sahitya Puraskar
  • Matoshree Bhimabai Ambedkar Award
  • Birsa Munda Rashtriya Sahitya Puraskar
  • Maharashtra Foundation Award
  • Shanta Shelke Award
  • Maharashtra State's Keshavsut, Balkavi and Indira Sant Vishesh Puraskar
  • Bodhivardhan Award
  • Maharashtra State's Ga.La.Thokal Vishesh Puraskar
  • Vanita Samaj Gaurav Puraskar
  • Presided over in various prestigious Literary Gatherings such as Gunijan Sammelan, Regional Sahitya Sammelan, Asmitadarsh Sammelan, and Shikshak Sahitya Sammelan.