Janki Ballabh Shastri
Janki Ballabh Shastri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1916 |
| Died | 7 April 2011 (aged 95) Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India |
| Occupations | Writer, including poet and critic |
Acharya Janki Ballabh Shastri (5 February 1916 – 7 April 2011) was an Indian Hindi writer, including poet and critic.
He declined to accept Padma Shri in 2010 stating his disciples and younger generation deserve the award more than him.[1] He also refused the Padmashri in 1994.
Early life
Janki Ballabh Shastri was born at Maigra village in Gaya district in a Bhumihar Brahmin family.
Career
Shastri has written many well-known stories, novels, plays, biographies, essays, ghazals and songs.
Among his famous works are "Bandi Mandiram", "Kakali", Radha (an epic running in seven volumes), Roop Aaroop, Teer Tarang, Meghgeet, "Gaatha", Pashani, Tamsa, Iravati, Kalidas (novel), Ek kiran so Jhaian (short stories), "Trai" and "Unkaha Niral".[2]
Awards
Shastri has been a recipient of various awards, including the Rajendra Shikhar Award, Bharat Bharti Award and Shiv Poojan Sahay Award.[3]
References
- ↑ "Acharya Janaki Ballabh Shastri agrees to accept Padmashri award". dnaindia.com. 26 January 2010.
- ↑ ndziy. "The Hindu : Entertainment Delhi / Music : A mesmerising evening". www.hinduonnet.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2005. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
- ↑ "M U Z a F F a R P U R T I M e S . C O M". Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
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