Hemant Shesh

Hemant Shesh (born 28 December 1952 ) is an Indian Hindi writer, poet and civil servant.

Writings and publications He has published over 48 books, including 27 of his own writings. He was the founder-editor of Kala-Prayojan, a quarterly literary magazine. Among his published work are more than thirteen poetry collections.

Books published Jaari Itihaas Ke Viruddha (poem), 1974 Beswaad Hawayen (monograph), 1981 Kripal Singh Shekhawat (monograph), 1981 Ghar-Baahar (poetry collection), 1982 Neend men Mohenjodaro (poetry collection), 1988 Vrikshon Ke Swapna (poetry collection), 1988 Ashuddha Saarang (poetry collection), 1991 Kasht Ke Liye Kshamaa (poetry collection), 1995 Kripayaa anyathaa Na Len (poem), 1999 Aap Ko yah Jaan Kar Prasanntaa Hogee (poetry collection), 2001 Jagah Jaasee Jagah (poetry collection), 2006 Bahut Kuchh Jaisaa Kuchh Naheen (poetry collection), 2007 Prapanch-Saar-Subodhnee (poetry collection), 2009 Khed-Yog-Pradeep (poetry collection), 2012 Raat Ka pahaad (short story collection), 2012 Pyashchitta Praveshika (poetry collection), 2018 Afsos Darpan (poetry collection), 2019 Bhulne Kaa Vipaksh (memoirs), 2019 Chaar Sharanaame (history), 2019 Iti Jaisa Shabd (poetry collection), 2019 Na Hone Jisaa Honaa (poetry collection), 2019 Gadya Ke Rang (prose collection), 2021 Gadya Ka DeshKaal (literary criticism), 2022 Kasht-Kalpdrum (poem), 2024 Yaad kii Aawaaz Mein (memoirs), 2024 Gadya Kii Gali (Prose), 2024 Gadya kii Barahkhadii (Prose), 2025

Awards He was awarded the K. K. Birla Foundation's Bihari Puraskar, a national award for the year 2009 for his collection of poetry titled Jagah Jaisi Jagah.