Amritlal Nagar

Amritlal Nagar

Amritlal Nagar (Hindi: अमृतलाल नागर) born 17 August 1916 in Agra Uttar Pradesh, has been one of the prominent Hindi writers of modern times [ [http://www.famousauthorshub.com/asian-authors/amritlal-nagar/ Profile] www.famousauthorshub.com.] .

He started off as an author and journalist, but moved on to be an active writer in Indian Film Industry for next 7 years. He worked as a drama producer in All India Radio at Lucknow (U.P.) between December 1953 and May 1956. At this point he realized that regular job will always be a hindrance to his literary life, so he devoted himself to freelance writing.

Writings

Novels

* Saat Ghunghat Waalaa Mukhadaa (Historical background)

* Maanas Kaa Hans (On Tulasidaas Ji)

* Naachayo Bahut Gopaal (Social cause)

* Khanjan Nayan (On Surdaas Ji)

* Orachhaa Ki Nartaki (Historical background)

* Chakallas

Children's literature

* Bajarangi Pahalwaan
* Bajarangi Naurangi
* Natkhat Chaachi

Awards & Official positions

* Padma Bhushan conferred by Government of India
* Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967 for his novel, "Amrit aur Vish".
* Soviet Land Nehru Award (1970).
* Bharat-Bharti Puraskar
* Dr. Rajendra Prasad Shikhar Samman
* Board member, Sahitya Academi

References


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