Sharad Joshi

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name = Sharad Joshi


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birthplace = Ujjain
deathdate = Death date and age|1991|09|05|1931|05|21
deathplace = Mumbai
occupation = Author, Poet, satirist
nationality = IND
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website = http://www.sharadjoshi.net

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

He is most known for his dialogues for comedy TV serials of the 80s like, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, and Vikram Aur Vetal. He has also written dialogues for Hindi film like Utsav (1984) and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)

Biography

Early Life and education

Sharad Joshi was born on May 21, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh to Sriniwas and Santi Joshi, a second child in the family of two sons, and fours daughters, Sharad was interested in writing right from his childhood [ [http://www.sharadjoshi.net/parichaya.htm Profile at sharadjoshi.net] ] .

He did his B.A. from Holkar College, Indore.

Career

Sharad Joshi started his career writing for Newspapers and radio in Indore, it was where he met Irfana Siddiqi, whom he was to later marry.

His short satirical articles were published in prominent Hindi newspapers and magazines like Nayi Dunia, Dharmyug, Ravivar, Saptahik Hindustan, Kadambari, Gyanoday etc. His daily column Pratidin in Navbharat Times was published for 7 years and played a major role in high circulation of the newspaper.

His book, 'Jeep par Sawar Illian', (Leeches riding the Jeep), is a well-known comic satire on government officials riding in their official vehicles [ [http://www.mouthshut.com/review/5_Best_Books-25219-1.html Book Review at mouthshut] ] .

In all he wrote 18 books, Parikrama, Kisi Bahane, Tilasm, Jeep par Sawar Illian, Raha Kinare Baith, Meri Shreshth Rachnaye, Dusri Satah, Yatha Sambhav, Yatra Tatra Sarvatra, Yatha Samay, Ham Bhrashtan ke Bhrasht Hamare, Pratidin in three parts.

Bibliography

* Main, Main Aur Kewal Main, Kamalimukh B.A. (1993)
* Pratidin (1994), Jyanpeeth.
* Hum Bharashtan Ke Bharasht Hamare (1995)
* Do Vyangya Natak (1995)
* Yathasambhav (1997)
* Jharta Neem Shashwat Theem (1998)
* Break Ke Baad (1998)
* Nawak Ke Teer (1998) [ [http://www.lib.virginia.edu/area-studies/SouthAsia/hindi/jan99.html#shar Virginia Univ. lib] ]
* Pichhle Dinon - Satire, "2001, Rajpal & Sons." ISBN 8170283388.
* Tilasm, "2004, Rajpal & Sons, New Delhi". ISBN 8170283396.

Plays

* Andhon Ka Haathi
* Ek Tha Gadha Urf Aladat Khan

Filmography as Dialogue Writer

* Kshitij (1974)
* Chhoti Si Baat (1975)
* Sanch Ko Anch Nahin (1979)
* Godhuli (1979)
* Chorni (1982)
* Utsav (1984)
* Naam (1986)
* Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986)
* Mera Damad (1990)
* Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)
* Udaan (1997)

TV Serials

* Shyam Tere Kitne Nam
* Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984-85) [ [http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/aug/aug65.htm India television] ]
* Vikram Aur Vetal
* Wah Janab
* Dane Anar Ke
* Shrimati ji
* Sinhasan Battisie
* Yeh Duniya Hai Gajab Ki
* Pyale Mai Toofan
* Malgudi Days
* Guldasta

He died on 5 September 1991 in Mumbai.

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 [ [http://www.mpnewsonline.com/index%20160307.htm Madhya Pradesh News] ] .

Family

He married Irfana Siddiqi (later Irfana Sharad), a known theater artist in 1958. They had three daughters, Bani, Richa and Neha Sharad. Neha Sharad is a television actor.

References

ee also

* Hindi Literature

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