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Sundri Lifetime Sindhyat Award

About Sundri Uttamchandani

Sundri Uttamchandani was a towering figure of post-Independence Sindhi literature-an eminent poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright, essayist, and translator-who believed that "the creative process is the recreation of reality". Born in Hyderabad, Sindh, and nurtured on folk and mythological traditions, she began her literary career in college and rose to prominence with her path-breaking novel Kirandar Deewroon (1953), which broke male dominance in Sindhi fiction through its homely, idiomatic language and mature social vision. Her novels, short stories, poetry, and translations-marked by deep humanism, sensitivity to women’s lives, and artistic imagination-earned her national recognition, multiple awards including the Sahitya Akademi Award (1986), and a lasting legacy as an inspiration to generations of writers, especially women.

Literary Excellence

Awards & Honors

A distinguished timeline of literary contributions, national recognition, and lifelong commitment to Sindhi literature & also Felicitation from Reserve bank of Sindhi Sabha

2012
2012

Lifetime Achievement Award

Sindhi Akademi, Delhi

Contribution: Lifetime Contribution

Awarding Body: Sindhi Akademi, Delhi

2005
2005

NCPSL Lifetime Achievement Award

NCPSL

Contribution: Sindhi Writings

Awarding Body: National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language (NCPSL)

2004
2004

Shashwathi Award, Bengaluru

Work: Contribution to Sindhi literature.

Awarding Body : Honoured for her contribution to Sindhi literature.

1990
1990

Gaurav Puraskar

Govt. of Maharashtra

Contribution: Literary Contributions

Awarding Body: Govt. of Maharashtra

1986
1986

Sahitya Akademi Award (Sindhi)

National Honor

Work: Vichhoro (Short Stories)

Awarding Body: Sahitya Akademi, Govt. of India

1985
1985

Cash Prize

Akhil Bharat Sabha

Contribution: Literary Contributions

Awarding Body: Akhil Bharat Sindhi Boli Ain Sahit Sabha Award

1981
1981

Award for Bhoori

Ministry of Education

Work: Bhoori (Short Stories)

Awarding Body: Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

1979
1979

Soviet Land Nehru Peace Award

International Honor

Work: Bharat Roos Ba Banh Beli, others

Awarding Body: USSR Ambassador to India

Awards