According to hospital officials, Shukla breathed his last at 4:58 p.m. AIIMS spokesperson Dr. Laxmikant Choudhary confirmed that the cause of death was multiple organ infection and failure. The writer had been admitted to the hospital on December 2 after his health deteriorated. In an official update issued a day earlier, the hospital had stated that Shukla was suffering from a severe respiratory condition, identified as interstitial lung disease (ILD), and was also battling several co-morbidities, including type-2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
Shukla’s death marks the end of an era in Hindi literature. Widely admired for his understated language and deeply human narratives, he carved out a distinctive space for himself through novels, short stories and poetry that explored ordinary lives with extraordinary sensitivity. His writing, often marked by simplicity and philosophical depth, earned him a devoted readership across generations.
In 2024, Vinod Kumar Shukla was awarded the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honour, becoming the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the prestigious recognition. Over the course of his career, he also received several other accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, cementing his legacy as one of the most respected figures in Indian literature.
Tributes from the literary community and readers continue to pour in, remembering him as a writer who transformed everyday experiences into timeless art. Shukla’s passing is not only a personal loss for his family and admirers but also a significant moment for Indian literature, leaving behind a body of work that will continue to influence and inspire future generations.
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