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Narendra Kohli

Indian author · India · On the map · Writers · Lived 1940 to 2021 · aged 81

Narendra Kohli was an Indian author. Writing in Hindi-language, he is credited with reinventing the ancient form of epic writing in modern prose. He is also regarded as a trendsetter in the sense that he pioneered the creation of literary works based on the Puranas.

Narendra Kohli is read about 8 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 20 August 2026

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Awards

Vyas Samman2012
Padma Shri in literature and education

About this person

Because of the large impact of his body of work on Hindi literature, not only is this era of contemporary modern Hindi literature, since about 1975, sometimes referred to as the Kohli Era, his birth anniversary of January 6th is celebrated as Litterateurs' Day or Writers' Day in the Hindi literature world. He died on 17 April due to complications of COVID-19 after he was on a ventilator.

Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2021 · aged 81