About Janki Ballabh Shastri
Lived 1916 – 2011 (aged 95). Janki Ballabh Shastri was an Indian literary critic, poet and writer.
Acharya Janki Ballabh Shastri (5 February 1916 – 7 April 2011) was an Indian Hindi writer, including poet and critic.
He declined to accept Padma Shri in 2010 stating his disciples and younger generation deserve the award more than him. He also refused the Padmashri in 1994.
Early life Janki Ballabh Shastri was born at Maigra village in Gaya district in a Bhumihar Brahmin family.
Career Shastri has written many well-known stories, novels, plays, biographies, essays, ghazals and songs.
Among his famous works are "Bandi Mandiram", "Kakali", Radha (an epic running in seven volumes), Roop Aaroop, Teer Tarang, Meghgeet, "Gaatha", Pashani, Tamsa, Iravati, Kalidas (novel), Ek kiran so Jhaian (short stories), "Trai" and "Unkaha Niral".
Awards Shastri has been a recipient of various awards, including the Rajendra Shikhar Award, Bharat Bharti Award and Shiv Poojan Sahay Award.
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Who was Janki Ballabh Shastri?
Indian writer (1916–2011)
When was Janki Ballabh Shastri born?
Janki Ballabh Shastri was born on 5 February 1916 in Bihar, Gaya, India.
When did Janki Ballabh Shastri die?
Janki Ballabh Shastri died on 7 April 2011 in Muzaffarpur.
What was Janki Ballabh Shastri's occupation?
Janki Ballabh Shastri was a literary critic, poet and writer.
What nationality was Janki Ballabh Shastri?
Janki Ballabh Shastri was Indian.
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