Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari | |
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 Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari in 2012, New Delhi | |
| Born | 1940 (age 84–85) Gorakhpur,Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Poet, Editor, Critic |
| Language | Hindi |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University |
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| Years active | 1970–present |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (2023) Vyas Samman (2011) |
Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari (born 1940) is an Indian poet, editor, critic[1] and a former president of theSahitya Akademi who served to the post from 2013 to 2018. He has published around 50 books inHindi on various genres such as criticism, poetry, travelogues, biographies, interviews besides editing books.[2]
He was born in 1940 inGorakhpur,Uttar Pradesh.[3] He obtained BA with Hindi from Gorkhapur University and MA and PhD in Hindi literature.[4] He served as the head of the department andacharya for Hindi atDeen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University until he retired in 2001.[3] After starting his writing career he published his first uncertain book in 1970.[4]
His prominent work includesSaath Chalte Hue,Kavita Kya Hai (What iskavita), andBistar Duniya Le Liye.[2]
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
| 2023 | Padma Shri | Contribution to Literature and Education | Won | [5] |
| 2019 | Moortidevi Award | Asti Aur Bhavti | Won | [6] |
| 2019 | Sahitya Akademi Fellowship | Contribution toHindi literature | Won | [7] |
| 2019 | Gangadhar National Award | — | Nominated | [8] |
| 2011 | Vyas Samman | Phir Bhi Kuch Rah Jayega | Won | [3] |
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