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Harishankar Parsai

1922–1995, born Narmadapuram district, writes in Hindi, writer

Harishankar Parsai was an Indian writer who wrote in Hindi. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyangya (satire), which described human values and nature. They reflected his critical thinking and humorous way of describing simple things with huge meanings. Parsai won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982, for his satire, Viklaang Shraddha ka daur.

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Books on record

On Open Library

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Awards

1982Sahitya Akademi Award for Bikalang Shraddha Ka Dour

Elsewhere

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Also writing in Hindi