Note: The Jnanpith Award is not specifically for Hindi authors. It is awarded to Indian writers for outstanding contributions to Indian literature in any of the 22 scheduled languages of India.
However, many Hindi authors have been recognized with this award. Here's a list:
1. Sushma Swaraj (1999) - Though known primarily for her political career, she was recognized for her Hindi poetry.
2. Amrita Pritam (1982) - A renowned Punjabi writer, but many of her works were translated into Hindi, and she was awarded for her overall contribution to Indian literature.
3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan (1976) - A prolific Hindi poet.
4. Gopal Prasad Vyas (1965) - A poet, critic, and scholar of Hindi literature.
5. Jai Shankar Prasad (1961) - A prominent figure in modern Hindi poetry.
6. Maithili Sharan Gupt (1960) - Known for his patriotic and nationalistic poems in Hindi.
7. Firaq Gorakhpuri (1958) - A well-known Hindi poet.
8. Sumitra Nandan Pant (1954) - One of the pioneers of modern Hindi poetry.
9. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar (1959) - A noted poet and essayist.
10. Premchand (posthumous, 1958) - A master storyteller, widely considered the most important figure in modern Hindi literature.
This is not an exhaustive list, as some authors may have written in Hindi but were awarded for works in other languages.