Prabha Varma Honored with 33rd Saraswati Samman for 'Roudra Sathwikam'
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Award | Saraswati Samman 2023 |
| Recipient | Prabha Varma |
| Work Honored | Novel in verse 'Roudra Sathwikam' in Malayalam (published in 2022) |
| Instituted by | K.K. Birla Foundation |
| Year of Inception | 1991 |
| Criteria | Recognizes outstanding literary works in Indian languages (last 10 years) |
| Prize | ₹15 lakh, citation, and plaque |
| Selection Committee Head | Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri (former Supreme Court judge) |
| Previous Winner (2022) | Sivasankari for Tamil novel 'Surya Vamsam' |
| First Winner (1991) | Harivansh Rai Bachchan for his autobiography |
| About Prabha Varma | Born in 1959 in Thiruvalla, Kerala; over 30 published works in Malayalam and English |
| Notable Works | Poetry: 'Souparnika', 'Arkkapoornima', 'Shyama Madhavam'; Novels: 'Chandana Nazhi', 'Aardram', 'Kanal Chilambu' |
| Other Awards | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award, Vayalar Award, Filmfare awards for best lyrics |