The correct answer is: A. Pundalik Naik
Pundalik Naik (1912-1984) was a Konkani writer, poet, and critic. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Konkani literature. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Konkani literature in 1972 for his collection of poems, “Ashi Hi Jeevanatli Kahani”.
D. K. Sukhthankar (1892-1975) was a Sanskrit scholar and Indologist. He is best known for his work on the Mahabharata. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Sanskrit literature in 1962 for his book, “The Mahabharata: A Literary Study”.
Ravindra Kelekar (1925-2010) was a Konkani writer, poet, and critic. He is considered one of the most important figures in modern Konkani literature. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Konkani literature in 1982 for his novel, “Udayache Bandh”.
Laxmanrao Sardessai (1919-2006) was a Konkani writer, poet, and critic. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Konkani literature. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Konkani literature in 1986 for his collection of poems, “Ashi Hi Jeevanatli Kahani”.
Pundalik Naik was the first winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Konkani literature in 1972. He was awarded the award for his collection of poems, “Ashi Hi Jeevanatli Kahani”. The poems in this collection deal with the themes of love, life, and death. They are written in a simple and lyrical style. Naik’s poems are known for their beauty and their insights into the human condition.