Ashok Lav

Dr. Ashok Lav (b April 13, 1947 Delhi) is a noted Hindi language author and poet.^[1]

Works and honours

A recipient of numerous awards related to Hindi literature, including the, Manav Seva Samman, Eklavya award, his more well known works include:

• Shikhron Se Aage (novel- literally, "Beyond peaks")
• Anubhootiyon Kee Aahaten (collection of poems,literally, "The approaching footsteps of sensations")
• LarhkiyaAn Choonaa ChaAhtee Hain Aasmaan (collections of poems- literally, "Girls want to touch the sky")
• Phulvaree (songs for children- literally, "A garden of flowers")
• Band Darvaazon Par Dastaken (short stories- literally, "Knocking on locked doors")
• Salaam Dilli (short stories- literally, "A salute to Delhi")
• Pathron Se Bandhe Pankh (short stories- literally, "Feathers tied to stones")
• Khidkiyon Par Tange Log (short stories(ed)-literally,"People Hanged on Windows"

His book Hindi ke Pratinidhi Saahityakaaron Se Saakshaatkaar, a collection of interviews with writers representative of Hindi literature, was released by the Vice President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma on February 9, 1990.^[2]

Personal life

Dr. Lav belongs to the Mohyal community, usually more noted for its tradition of military service. Besides being a writer, he is also the Managing Director of an IT firm.^{[citation needed]} He also is the editor of the Hindi section of the Mohyal community magazine, the Mohyal Mitter since July 1987.

References

1. ^ Who's Who of Indian Writers, by Kartik Chandra Dutt, Sahitya Academy 1999 Page 668
2. ^ [http://news.oneindia.in/2006/03/24/hindi-writer-ashok-lav-receives-eklavya-award-1143212757.html Dr. Lav honored with Surya Kant Tripathi Samman, Mohyal Gaurav Samman, Eklavya Award

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