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Eminent Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade on 6 February 2015 was chosen for the Jnanpith Award 2014. He will be the 50th recipient of Jnanpith award. His novel Kosala (Cocoon) published in 1963 was not only instrumental in changing the dimensions of the Marathi novel, but also the world of Marathi friction was transformed with its advent. With this award, he will join the league of three noted Marathi writers who have won Jnanpith award. Nemade's novels among others include Bidhar, Hool, Jarila, Jhool, etc.