Dattaram Krishna Sukhthankar

Dattaram Krishna Sukhthankar (11 December 1924 – 29 August 2005) is a Konkani writer and medical practitioner from Goa. He is known for his humorous essays and is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Early life and education Sukhthankar was born on 11 December 1924 in Mashel, Goa. He completed his primary schooling in his hometown of Mashel, followed by secondary education at the Almeida High School in Ponda. For higher education, he attended Rajaram College in Kolhapur. In 1953, he graduated with a medical degree from the Escola Médico Cirúrgica de Goa.

Career Activism During the Portuguese rule in Goa, Sukhthankar participated in activities opposing the colonial regime, leading to his imprisonment by the Portuguese authorities for a period. He eventually left Goa and relocated to Mumbai.

Death Sukhthankar died on 29 August 2005 at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai.