Shailesh Matiyani

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Shailesh Matiyani
Born	Ramesh Singh Matiyani October 14, 1931 Barechhina, Almora, Uttarakhand India
Died	April 24, 2001 (aged 69) Delhi India
Other name(s)	Ramesh Singh Matiyani 'Shailesh'
Occupation	writer, poet, essayist

Ramesh Singh Matiyani 'Shailesh', popularly known as Shailesh Matiyani (Hindi: शैलेश मटियानी) (October 14, 1931 - April 24, 2001) ^[1], is a Hindi writer, poet, essayist from Uttarakhand, who became most known for his short stories, depicting the struggles and the fighting spirit of the Indian lower and lower-middle class, which he embodied himself and expressed through his writings all through his life, and which gave him the title - People’s Writer or ‘Jankathakar’ (जनकथाकार), ^[2]^[3]^[4].

He wrote over 30 novels, including 'Ramkali (रामकली) and 'Suryaasth Kosi, over 17 collection of stories including his most popular stories 'Maimood' (मैमूद) ^[5], 'Yada Kada' (यदा कदा) ^[6] and 'Ardhangini' ^[7], 28 collection of stories, 7 collection of folk tales, apart from writing numerous essays ^[8] and over 16 books for children ^[1]^[9].

In 1994, he was awarded an honorary degree of D.Litt. by Kumaun University, Nainital ^[1].

1 Biography
2 Bibliography
3 Further Reading
4 References
5 See also
6 Works online
7 External Links

[edit] Biography

“	"लिखना, लेखक होना - अपने मानवीय स्वत्व के लिए संघषॆ करने का ही दूसरा नाम है, और जब यह दूसरों के लिए संघषॆ करने के विवेक से जुड़ जाता है, तभी लेखक सही अथों में साहित्यकार बन पाता है।" — शैलेश मटियानी ^[9]	”

Ramesh Singh Matiyani 'Shailesh' was born on October 14, 1931, in Barechhina (बाड़ेछीना), Almora district, Uttarakhand, it was here and later at Almora, that he studied up to High School.

His first novel, Borivilli se Boribander tak was published in 1959, and in his career spanning five decades, he wrote numerous short stories, novels and published many collections of stories and essays. He was also known for his stories for children. He remained the editor of two publications, 'Janpaksh' and 'Vikalp', for many years ^[1].

He died on April 24, 2001, in Delhi and was cremated at Haldwani ^[10].

After his death, 'Shailesh Matiyani Smriti Katha Puraskar' was established by Madhya Pradesh Government. ^[11]

[edit] Bibliography

Shailesh Matiyani Ki Sampurna Kahaniyan 5 Vols. ISBN 04217-6521.
Shailesh Matiyani ki Ikkyavan Kahaniyan (Hindi), Vibhor Prakashan, Allahabad ^[4]
Bhage hue log, (Hindi). Allahabad, Ashu Prakasan, 1994.
10 Pratinidhi Kahaniyan. ISBN 042175283.
Kanya Tatha Anya Kahaniyan(Hindi). ISBN 818826640X.
Shreshtha Anchalik Kahaniya (Hindi), 2001, Kadamabari Prakashan. ISBN 8185050732.
Parvat Se Sagar Tak. ISBN 04217-1154.
Aakash Kitna Anant Hai. ISBN 04217-1633.
Trijya. ISBN 04217-1824. ^[12]
Rashtrabhasha Ka Savala, (Collection of essays) Asu Prakashan, Allahabad, 1994. ISBN 8185377049.
Kagaz ki Naav (Collection of essays).
Koi Ajnabi Nahin, Manjil Sar Manjil (Hindi), Delhi, Granth Academy, 2006. ISBN 8188267457. [1]
Yada Kada, (Hindi), 1992.
Kohra (Novel)
Uthaigir, (Play)
Chhote-Chhote Pakshi (Novel).
Gopuli Gafooran (Novel).
Maimood, Modern Hindi Short Stories; translated by Jai Ratan. New Delhi, Srishti, 2003, Chapter 11. ISBN 81-88575-18-6. ^[13]

[edit] Further Reading

Shailesh Matiyani ke Maynay, PAHAR Vol. 13, 2001. ISBN 81-86246-17-1.^[9]
Jankathakar Shailesh Matiyani (Biography), Publications Division, Ministry of Communication and Broadcasting, Govt. of India, 1992.