Ramesh Kuntal Megh

Ramesh Kuntal Megh (Hindi: रमेश कुंतल मेघ; 1 June 1931 – 1 September 2023) was an Indian Hindi scholar, writer, and literary critic, known for his contributions to Hindi literature, particularly in the field of progressive criticism. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2017 for his literary criticism work Vishwa Mithak Sarit Sagar (World Myth Sarit Sagar), a significant exploration of interdisciplinary approaches to mythology and aesthetics in literature.

Early life and education Ramesh Kuntal Megh was born Ramesh Prasad Misra on 1 June 1930 in Kanpur, India.

Megh earned a BSc in physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry from Allahabad University, Prayagraj, before obtaining a PhD in literature from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He was a disciple of the scholar Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi.

There, Megh contributed to shaping the curriculum and mentoring students in Hindi literature. He later served at the Regional Centre for Education, Jalandhar, and subsequently at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

Selected works Samudra Se Uthata Pahad (2006) Vishwa Mithak Sarit Sagar (2016) – Literary criticism exploring global mythological narratives.

His death prompted tributes from writers and scholars across Chandigarh and Punjab, with figures such as Punjabi poet Gurbhajan Gill praising his dedication and contributions to literary education.