Manohar Shyam Joshi

Manohar Shyam Joshi

Birth August 9, 1933; Ajmer, Rajasthan

Books Kasap, Netaji Kahin, Kuru Kuru Swaahaa, Hariya Hercules Ki Hairani.Prabhu Tum Kaise Kissago, Mandir Ghaat ki Pauriyaan, Uss Desh Ka Yaron Kya Kahna, Baton Baton Mein, Kaise Kissago, Ek Durlabh Vyaktitva, Lucknow Mera Lucknow, Gatha Kurukshetra Ki, 21vi sadi, T’ta Professor, Kyaap, Hamzad. Main Kaun Hoon.Vadhasthal, Kapeeshji

Journalism All India Radio, Films Division of India, Dinmaan, Saptahik Hindustan, Outlook Saptahik

Television Hum Log, Buniyaad, Kakaji Kahin, Mungeri Lal ke Haseen Sapne, Hamrahi, Zameen Aasman, Gatha

Films Bhrashtachar, Papa Kahte Hain, Appu Raja, Hey Ram, Manzil

Honour MP Sahitya Parishad Samman, Sharad Joshi Samman, Shikhar Samman, Delhi Hindi Academy Award, Onida and Uptron Award for TV writing, Sahitya Academi

Death March 30, 2006; New Delhi

PM Dr Manmohan Singh on the death of Manohar Shyam Joshi:
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Shri Manohar Shyam Joshi. He was undoubtedly one of the most influential writers and commentators in Hindi in recent times. His literary work earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award. His popular writing had a wide appeal and his audience increased exponentially when Doordarshan telecast “Buniyaad”, a touching and sensitive depiction of the trauma of partition. As a child of partition, I was personally deeply moved by Joshiji’s script for “Buniyaad”.
Manohar Shyam Joshi was also a highly respected journalist and a true professional. His death will be mourned widely across our country by the admirers of his literary and journalistic works. I convey my sincere condolences to his family, friends and admirers.”