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Janki Ballabh Shastri | |
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| Born | (1916-02-05)5 February 1916 Maigra,Gaya,Bihar, India |
| Died | 7 April 2011(2011-04-07) (aged 95) Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India |
| Occupation | Writer, including poet and critic |
| Nationality | Indian |
Acharya Janki Ballabh Shastri (5 February 1916 – 7 April 2011) was an Indian Hindi writer, including poet and critic.
He declined to acceptPadma Shri in 2010 stating his disciples and younger generation deserve the award more than him.[1] He also refused thePadmashri in 1994.[citation needed]
Janki Ballabh Shastri was born at Maigra village in Gaya district in aSakaldwipiya Brahmin family.
Shastri has written many well-known stories, novels, plays, biographies, essays,ghazals and songs.
Among his famous works are "Bandi Mandiram", "Kakali",Radha (an epic running in seven volumes),Roop Aaroop,Teer Tarang,Meghgeet, "Gaatha",Pashani,Tamsa,Iravati,Kalidas (novel),Ek kiran so Jhaian (short stories), "Trai" and "Unkaha Niral".[2]
Shastri has been a recipient of various awards, including theRajendra Shikhar Award,Bharat Bharti Award andShiv Poojan Sahay Award.[3]
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