Vijaydan Detha

Indian writer (1926-2013) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 87

Vijaydan Detha, also known as Bijji, was an Indian writer of Rajasthani literature. He was a recipient of several awards including the Padma Shri and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

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Gauri Khan Produced Paheli (2005)
Shyam Benegal Directed Charandas The Thief (1975)
Amol Palekar Directed Paheli (2005)
Prakash Jha Directed Parinati (1989)
Mani Kaul Directed Duvidha (1973)

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Sahitya Akademi Award1974

Padma Shri in literature and education

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Anang DesaiAlso in Parinati (1989)

Lekh TandonAlso in Paheli (2005)

Shama ZaidiAlso in Charandas The Thief (1975)

Surekha SikriAlso in Parinati (1989)