Maithili Sharan Gupt
Indian poet and playwright with great works
Born
August 3rd, 1886
139 years ago
Died
1964
61 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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Born in 1886, a prominent poet and playwright contributed significantly to Hindi literature. Considered a hallmark of progressive Hindi writing, produced plays such as 'Bharat Durdasha' and 'Vikram Aur Betal'. His poetry often reflected themes of nationalism and cultural pride, marking a period of awakening during India's independence movement. Also recognized for works like 'Saket', which explores deep emotional and spiritual themes. Engaged in efforts to promote Hindi language and literature in India, recognized with several prestigious awards for contributions to Indian arts.
Wrote 'Saket', a poetic narrative
Wrote plays including 'Bharat Durdasha' and 'Vikram Aur Betal'
Received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1951
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