Mohan Rakesh

Indian author and acclaimed playwright

Mohan Rakesh - Indian author and acclaimed playwright
Born

January 8th, 1925
100 years ago

Died

January 3rd, 1972
53 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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A prominent figure in Indian literature, significant contributions included plays and novels that explored societal themes and human emotions. The author became an influential member of the modern Hindi literary movement. Several works received critical acclaim for their incisive portrayal of contemporary issues. Major literary achievements included the play 'Ashadh ka Ek Din', which is celebrated for its innovative narrative style and character development. Rakesh's literary prowess extended to fiction, where novels reflected the complexities of human relationships and societal structures.

Wrote the play 'Ashadh ka Ek Din'

Authored the novel 'Leela Nati'

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