Name(s) AMAR KANT
Date of Birth July 01, 1925
Date of death February 17, 2014
Identity A noted Indian writer of Hindi literature
Date-wise Events / Works Writer of the famous novel "Inhin Hathiyaron Se"
Other Events & Developments
  • Best known for his short stories although he also published six novels.
  • His short stories, such as Deputy Collectory, Dopahar ka Bhojan (The Lunch), Zindagi aur Jonk (Life and the Leech) and Hatyaare (The Assassins), are considered milestones in post-Independence fiction.
  • One of the few writers who stuck to the ‘social realistic' tradition of Premchand.
  • Key to his writing is simplicity, which is the most difficult pursuit for any writer.
Awards and Accolades
  • Sahitya Akademi Award in 2007 for his novel "Inhin Hathiyaron Se".
  • Vyas Samman in 2009 for his novel "Inhin Hathiyaron Se".
  • Jnanpith Award for the year 2009.
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