Vinayak Khedekar
Vinayak Khedekar | |
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| Born | Vinayak Vishnu Khedekar 29 September 1938 |
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| Spouse | Kunda Khedekar |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2021) Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (2022) Gomant Vibhushan (2019–20) |
Vinayak Vishnu Khedekar (born 29 September 1938) is an Indian writer and folklorist. He has made contributions to the preservation and promotion of Goa's cultural heritage. He received several awards, including the Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, Gomant Vibhushan, Dr. Komal Kothari Smriti (Lifetime Achievement) Lok Kala Puraskar, the Kala Akademi's Literary Award for his book Gomantakiya Loka Kala, and the State Award from the Government of Goa, and Government of Daman & Diu.