About Bal Samant
Lived 1924 – 2009 (aged 84). Bal Samant was an Indian writer.
Bal Gangadhar Samant (27 May 1924 – 18 January 2009) was an Indian writer. He wrote around 80 books in Marathi on a wide range of topics from fiction, biography, Marathi dramas and history. His books include a biography of Richard Francis Burton, (titled Shapith Yaksha), Hitler, Deenanath Mangeshkar, Marathi natyasangeet, reincarnation, Bal Gandharva, elephants (titled Gajaraja), death and many more.
Saprem Namaskar (सप्रेम नमस्कार) and Shapit Yaksha (शापित यक्ष) are two of his works.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2004 for Literature and education.
Samant died on 18 January 2009 after prolonged illness.
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Who was Bal Samant?
Indian writer (1924-2009)
When was Bal Samant born?
Bal Samant was born on 27 May 1924.
When did Bal Samant die?
Bal Samant died on 18 January 2009.
What was Bal Samant's occupation?
Bal Samant was a writer.
What nationality was Bal Samant?
Bal Samant was Indian.
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