Manubhai Jodhani

Manubhai Lallubhai Jodhani (28 October 1902 – 29 December 1979) was a Gujarati writer, folklorist, ornithologist, botanist and editor from Gujarat, India. He had published more than 15 books.

Biography Jodhani was born on 28 October 1902, in Barwala (now in Botad district, Gujarat, India). He received his primary school education at Limbdi. He became a school teacher in Barwala in 1920. In 1930, he resigned to join the Indian Independence Movement.

Later he joined the Jivanlal Amarshi Booksellers. He also worked with various magazines including Stribodh as a sub editor as well as Strijivan as an editor for 39 years. His son Vasantkumar Jodhai was also a writer who published works on science and animals.

Works Jodhani has contributed considerably in the field of folk literature. He pioneered story writings on flora and fauna of Gujarat.

He helped to publish Manuben Gandhi's memoir, Last Glimpses of Bapu.

Recognition There is a road named after him in Paldi, Ahmedabad.