List of Hindi authors

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This is a list of authors who write in Hindi language, its dialects and Hindustani language.

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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  • Devaki Nandan Khatri (1861-1913), author of Chandrakanta etc.
  • Devasena, author of Devasena Shravakachara (933)
  • Dharmveer Bharatii, editor and author of Sooraj ka saatvan ghoRa, Gunahon Ka Devta

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  • Geetanjalishree hamaara shahr us baras, maai
  • Giriraj Kishore Dhai Garh, YatnaGrah
  • Sita Ram Goel (1921–2003)
  • Gulsher Khan Shaani kaalaa jal
  • Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708) author of Bachitra Natak etc.
  • Gurudutt vidyadaan

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Harivanshrai Bachchan

  • Harishankar Parsai: Known for his works of satire that attacked the hypocrisy and corruption rampant in various walks of life.
  • Hazari Prasad Dwivedi: (19071979), novelist, literary historian, essayist, critic and scholar; author of Banabhatt kii aatmkatha, Punarnavaa and Anaamdas ka potha.

Hrishikesh 'Sulabh': Known for his plays written in 'videshiya' shaili.

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  • Ila Chandra Joshi

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  • Jagnika, author of Parmal Raso (Chandela period)
  • Jainendra, author of Sunita, Dashartha and many short stories; known for powerful depiction of female characters
  • Jaishankar Prasad (18891937) was a leader of the literary movement called Chhayavaad
  • Jatmal (1626) author of Gora Badal ki Katha

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  • Kabir (1398-1518), a major figure of the bhakti movement, author of Granthavali
  • Kamleshwar, author of Kitne Pakistan, Registan and Subah dopahar shaam
  • Keshavdas (1555-1617), author of Rasikpriya etc.
  • Krishan Chander
  • Krishna Baldev Vaid, author of Uskaa Bachpan
  • Krishna Sobti
  • Kalanath Mishra, author of Hindi Upaynas Mein Sahityakaron Ka Charitra-Vidhan.

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  • Lakshmi Narayan Lal,Lakshmi kant verma.

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  • Nagarjun (1911-2002), poet; has also penned a number of novels, short stories, literary biographies and travelogues; author of Balchanma, Baba Batesarnath
  • Nanak (1469-1538) author of a section of Adi Granth
  • Namita Singh Khule aakash ke neeche, Raja ka Chowk
  • Narendra Kohli (b. 1940), author of Abhyudaya, Mahabharat and Vivekanad
  • Nasira Sharma Sangsaar, Khuda ki Wapasi, Saat nadiyaan eik samandar
  • Nirala Billesur bakriha
  • Nirmal Verma (19292005), one of the founders of the Nai Kahani movements, author of Ve Din

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  • Padmakar, author of Padmabharan (1810) etc.
  • Pandey Bechan Sharma Ugra gaRhii mein koylaa, khudiraam aur chand, haseenon ke khutoot
  • Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' (19211977), author of Parti Parikatha, Maila Anchal
  • Premchand [also Munshi Premchand] [d. 1936] Considered the greatest Hindi short story writer, associated with progressive writer's movement in India. Novels: Godaan, Nirmala, Sevasadan, Rangbhumi, Karmabhumi, Gaban; short stories: Kafan (shroud), Satyagrah, Mantra, Eidgaah, Bade Bhai sahab, Nashaa, Do bailon ki katha. One of his short stories 'Shatranj ke Khilaari' was made into a Hindi movie by Satyajit Ray. Also worked as a movie script writer in Bombay for a time.

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  • Surender Mohan Pathak Creator of famous Reporter Detective Sunil and legendry Character Vimal.*Sachchidananda Hirananda Vatsyayana (19111987), popularly known by his pen-name Ajneya or Agyeya; winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award, Bharatbharati Award and the international Golden Wreath Award for poetry.
  • Sachidanand Sinha (b. 1937), author of poetry collections Aaathwan Din and Dasham Rasa
  • Sarahapa or Saraha (769-?), author of Doha-Kosha
  • Shalibhadra Suri, author of Bhareshshvar-Bahubali Ras (1184)
  • Shabnam Sharma, author of Anmol ratan, Kavyakunj
  • Shailendra Chauhan, contemporary Hindi writer, known for his analytic and sharp criticism of contemporary literature. His poetry collections include Nau Rupaye Bees Paise Ke Liye, Swetpatra, Aur Kitane, Prakashvarsha, Eashwar Kee Chaukhat Par. Other works include Nahin yah koee kahani nahin (short story collection); he also publishes a little magazine Dharati.
  • Shardha Ram Phillauri author of novel Bhagyavai (1877) and the famous prayer Jai Jagdish Hare etc.
  • Shekh Farid (1472-1552)
  • Shivani
  • Shivpujan Sahay dehaati dunia
  • Shrilal Shukla (b. 1925), author of Raag Darbari etc.
  • Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya (19111990), author of about 3500 books, mainly on Spirituality-related subjects
  • Sumitranandan Pant, author of twenty eight published works including poetry, verse plays and essays
  • Surdas (1467-1583), author of Surasagar etc.
  • Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala' (18991961), famous poet, novelist, essayist, critic and translator
  • Sheel Jankavi, prominent poet and playwright. Works include "Lawa Aur Phool", "Karmvachi Shabd Hain Ye","Lal Pankhon Vali Chidiya" and "Angdaee" and plays like "Kissan", "Teen Din Teen Ghar", "Poster Chapkao".

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  • Uday Prakash, author of Dariyayi Ghoda, Tirich, Peelee Chatri Wali Ladki (short stories), Raat Mein Harmonium (poetry), Eashwar Ki Aanch (Collection of critical writings, essays and interviews)
  • Upendra Nath Ashk
  • Usha Priyamvada

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  • Veerendra Jain: Doob
  • Vinod Kumar Shukla Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thii, Naukar kii Kameez, Khilegaa To Dekhenge
  • Vishnu Prabhakar (b. 1912), won Sahitya Akademi Award for the novel, Ardhanarishvara
  • Vrindavan Lal Varma

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  • Yashpal (19031976), author of Jhutha Sach (The False Truth, 19581960) and Terii merii uskii baat
  • Yagya dutt Sharma, Soviet land nehru award for his novel "SHILANYAS".

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