Sharad Joshi

This article is about the writer. For the agriculturist and social activist, see Sharad Anantrao Joshi.
Sharad Joshi
Born (1931-05-21)21 May 1931
Ujjain
Died 5 September 1991(1991-09-05) (aged 60)
Mumbai
Occupation Author, poet, satirist
Nationality  India
Website
www.sharadjoshi.co.in

Sharad Joshi was a Hindi poet, writer, satirist and a dialogue and scriptwriter in Hindi films and television. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990.[1]

Biography

Early Life and education

Sharad Joshi was born on 21 May 1931 in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh to Sriniwas and Santi Joshi, a second child in the family of two sons, and four daughters, Sharad was interested in writing right from his childhood.[2]

Filmography as dialogue writer

TV serials

Legacy

Madhya Pradesh government has instituted an award in his memory titled, "Sharad Joshi Samman", given each year to individuals for outstanding achievement in the field of writing. It includes a cash award of Rs. 51,000 and citation.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  2. "Profile at". Sharadjoshi.co.in. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
  3. "India television". Indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
  4. Madhya Pradesh News Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine.

External links

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