Shanker Shesh | |
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 Shanker Shesh | |
| Born | 2 October 1933 Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, British India |
| Died | 28 October 1981(1981-10-28) (aged 48) Srinagar,Jammu & Kashmir, India |
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| Nationality | British Indian (1933–1947) Indian (1947–1981) |
| Alma mater | Nagpur University |
| Years active | 1956-1981 |
| Notable awards | Filmfare Award for Best Story Aashirwaad Award |
Shanker Shesh was anIndian playwright, author, poet and story writer.[1][2]
Shanker was born on 2 October 1933 inBilaspur,Central Provinces and Berar, British India. He did his higher education inNagpur andMumbai. He got hisPh.D. fromNagpur University in 1964.[3][4]
Shesh was associated withtheatre from 1956 and remained associated throughout his life. While being appointed as the Chief Hindi Officer ofState Bank of India inMumbai, he continued to do playwriting and other creative work.[5] He was also fluent inMarathi Language and also translated some marathi plays in hindi.[6]
Shesh died on 28 October 1981 inSrinagar,Jammu & Kashmir.[7]
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Gharonda | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Story | [8] |
| 1979 | Dooriyaan | Won-Filmfare Award for Best Story | |
| 2020 | Sragaal |
| Play | Ref(s) |
|---|---|
| Dard Ka Ilaaj | |
| Afsarnama | |
| Pratiksha | |
| Panchatantra | |
| Puliya | |
| Chal Mere Kaddu Dummak Dummak | |
| Bin Baati Ke Deep | |
| Fandhi | |
| Rakhtbeej | |
| Bandhan Apne Apne | |
| Ek Aur Dronacharya | |
| Are! Mayavi Sarovar | |
| Komal Gandhar | |
| Chehre | |
| Poster | |
| Kajhuraho Ka Shipli | |
| Badh Ka Paani: Chandan Ke Dweep | |
| Gharoanda | |
| Ratangrabha | |
| Raakshas | |
| Nayi Sabhyata: Naye Namune | |
| Aadhi Raat Ke Baad | |
| Chetna | |
| Dharam Kurukshetra | |
| Ek Saath Ke Gaatha | |
| Murthikaar | |
| Til Ka Tadh | |
| Kaaljayi |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Filmfare Award | Best Story | Gharaonda | Nominated | [9] |
| 1980 | Dooriyaan | Won | [10] |
Shesh was honored with the Aashirwaad Award by the government ofMadhya Pradesh for his playsGharaonda andDooriyaan.[11]