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Dilip Borkar | |
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 Borkar in 2012 | |
| Born | 9 January 1956 Agaçaim, Goa, Portuguese India |
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| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (1995) |
Dilip Borkar (born 9 January 1956) is an Indian writer, dramatist, and essayist known for his contributions to Konkani literature. He has also been active in social, youth, and linguistic movements in Goa.
Dilip Borkar was born in Agaçaim, Goa, on 9 January 1956. In 1980, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). He later completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Hindi. Later, in 1990, he obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Hindi and Konkani. He has also taught Konkani at the college level. [1]
Borkar has written extensively across multiple literary genres including drama, plays, children’s stories, essays, travel writing, and novels. His works often explore themes of Goan identity, social change, and the human condition. [1]
Borkar has received several awards for his literary contributions: [1]
From his student days, Borkar has been actively involved in the political, social, and youth movements of Goa. He continues to engage with initiatives promoting the Konkani language and its literature. [1]
