Shankar Mokashi Punekar (8 May 1928 – 11 August 2004) was a prominent writer in Kannada literature. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel, Avadheshwari, and is regarded as a key figure in Modern Kannada Literature. His novel, Gangavva Gangamayi, stands out as a landmark achievement in Kannada literary history. His significant works include Gangavva Gangamayi, Avadheshwari (both novels), Bilaaskhaan (short story), Maayiya Mooru Mukhagalu (poem), Sahitya mattu Abhiruchi (critique), and Paschyatya Sahitya Vimarshe (critique).