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Harishankar Parsai

Indian writer (1922-1995) · India · Writers · Died at 72

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Harishankar Parsai was an Indian writer who wrote in Hindi. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyangya (satire), which described human values and nature.

Awards

Sahitya Akademi Award1982
Padma Shri in literature and education

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About this person

Harishankar Parsai was an Indian writer who wrote in Hindi. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyangya (satire), which described human values and nature. They reflected his critical thinking and humorous way of describing simple things with huge meanings. Parsai won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982, for his satire, Viklaang Shraddha ka daur.

Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1995 · aged 72

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