Kanhaiya Lal Nandan
| Kanhaiya Lal Nandan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1933 Parsadepur, Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 25 September 2010 New Delhi, India |
| Resting place | Lodhi Road crematorium, New Delhi Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Occupation | Poet Lyricist |
| Known for | Hindi literature |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Awards | Padma Shri Bhartendu Award |
Kanhaiya Lal Nandan (1933–2010) was an Indian poet, lyricist and a former Features Editor of the Navbharat Times.[1] He also served as the editor of a few notable Hindi magazines such as Parag, Sarika and Dinman.[2] Born on 1 July 1933 at Parsadepur[3] in Fatehpur district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Nandan graduated from the Allahabad University and continued his studies to secure a master's degree and a doctoral degree from Bhavnagar University.[4] His career started as an academic at Mumbai University, but, after four years,[5] he turned to journalism by joining Dharmayug as an assistant editor in 1961 and stayed there till 1972.[4] Later, he moved to Parag as its editor, before working as the editor of Sarika and Dinman.[4]
Nandan authored over 36 books,[6] including Ghat Ghat Ka Pani, Aag Ke Rang and Guzra Kaha Kaha Se.[7] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri, in 1999.[8] He was also a recipient of Bhartendu Award.[3] He died on 25 September 2010, at the age of 77, at a hospital in New Delhi, survived by his wife and two daughters.[3] His mortal remains were cremated at Lodhi Road crematorium in the city.[7]
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