Yashpal
Hindi writer (1903-1976) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 73
Yashpal Singh was a Hindi-language writer, political commentator, a socialist and an essayist. He wrote in a range of genres, including essays, novels and short stories, as well as a play, two travel books and an autobiography.
Yashpal is read about 29 times a day, in 18 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 28 October 2026
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About this person
He won the Hindi-language Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Meri Teri Uski Baat in 1976 and was also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan.
Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1976 · aged 73
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