| Name(s) |
MANOHAR SHYAM JOSHI |
| Date of
Birth |
August 09, 1933
- Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. |
| Date of
Death |
March 30, 2006 |
|
Identity |
Indian Hindi Writer, Journalist,
Scriptwriter - a.k.a.
Father of Soap Operas |
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Other Events &
Developments |
- He is reputed for creating works
of value that managed to influence
entire generations.
- His first creation was 'Humlog'
that instantly became a huge success
due to its ability to draw the
attention of Indian households.
- Apart from television, he was
also noted for his novels
and political satires.
- His works were written in modern
Hindi which made him one of
the first authors of modern
literature.
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Awards and Accolades |
- MP Sahitya Parishad Samman
- Sharad Joshi Samman
- Shikhar Samman
- Delhi Hindi Academy Award
- Onida and Uptron Award for TV
writing
- 2005 Sahitya Akademi Award
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