Sharad Joshi

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Sharad Joshi
Born	(1931-05-21)May 21, 1931 Ujjain
Died	September 5, 1991(1991-09-05) (aged 60) Mumbai
Occupation	Author, Poet, satirist
Nationality	India
www.sharadjoshi.co.in

Sharad Joshi was a Hindi poet, writer, satirist and a dialogue and scriptwriter in Hindi films and television. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990. His stories have been converted into SAB TV show Lapataganj.^{[citation needed]}

He is most known for his dialogues for comedy TV serials of the 1980s including Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, and Vikram Aur Vetal.^{[citation needed]} He has also written dialogues for Hindi film like Utsav (1984) and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991). He died on 5 September 1991 in Mumbai.

Biography

Early Life and education

Sharad Joshi was born on May 21, 1931 in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh to Sriniwas and Santi Joshi, a second child in the family of two sons, and four daughters, Sharad was interested in writing right from his childhood.^[1]

He gained his B.A. from Holkar College, Indore.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Sharad Joshi started his career writing for Newspapers and radio in Indore, where he met Irfana Siddiqi, whom he was to later marry.^{[citation needed]}

His short satirical articles were published in prominent Hindi newspapers and magazines including Nayi Dunia, Dharmyug, Ravivar, Saptahik Hindustan, Kadambari and Gyanoday. His daily column "Pratidin" in Navbharat Times was published for seven years and increased the newspaper's circulation.^{[citation needed]}

His book, Jeep par Sawar Illian ("Leeches riding the Jeep"), is a comic satire on government officials riding in their official vehicles.^{[citation needed]}

In all he wrote fourteen 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, and Pratidin in three parts.^{[citation needed]}

Plays

Andhon Ka Haathi
Ek Tha Gadha Urf Aladat Khan. This satirical play was one of the most popular plays of last decade. Directors including R.S. Vikal, Arvind Gaur and Mustak Kak (Sri ram Centre) have presented it.^{[citation needed]}

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) ^[2]
Vikram Aur Vetal
Wah Janab
Dane Anar Ke
Shrimati ji
Sinhasan Battisie
Yeh Duniya Hai Gajab Ki
Pyale Mai Toofan
Guldasta
Lapataganj (2009)
Nimuch (2010

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.^[3]

References

↑ "Profile at". Sharadjoshi.co.in. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
↑ "India television". Indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
↑ Madhya Pradesh News

External links

Sharad Joshi, website
Sharad Joshi at the Internet Movie Database

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Persondata
Name	Joshi, Sharad
Alternative names
Short description	Indian writer
Date of birth	1931-05-21
Place of birth	Ujjain
Date of death	1991-09-05
Place of death	Mumbai

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