Shankar Puntambekar
Indian writer
About Shankar Puntambekar
Lived 1923 – 2016 (aged 92–93). Shankar Puntambekar was an Indian.
Shankar Punatambekar (1923 – 2016) was a writer in Hindi language. He is known as a satirist. His literary output includes short stories, novels, one-act plays, based on satire and reviews.
Literary career He brought a different kind of satirical novel in Hindi.Two of his popular novels include, Ek Mantri Swarglok Main (translation:a minister in heaven) and Janha devta marte hai (translation:Where gods die). Puntambekar also wrote Vyangakosh (dictionary of satire) in Hindi. The book includes 9500 words in Hindi with Puntambekar's own satirical meaning for each word.
Awards Punatambekar was honored with awards such as 'Vyangyashree', 'Chakallas' and 'Muktibodh'.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shankar Puntambekar?
Indian writer
When was Shankar Puntambekar born?
Shankar Puntambekar was born in 1923.
When did Shankar Puntambekar die?
Shankar Puntambekar died in 2016.
What nationality was Shankar Puntambekar?
Shankar Puntambekar was Indian.
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