Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Satirist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/08/1922 |
| Age | 72 years (died on 10, Aug, 1995) |
| Birthplace | Jamani, Central Provinces and Berar, British India |
| Date of Death | 10/08/1995 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Harishankar Parsai was a renowned Hindi writer and noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature, known for his simple and direct style. | |
| He wrote vyangya (Hindi satire) articles that depicted human values and nature, reflecting his critical thinking and humorous approach to describing simple things with profound meanings. | |
| He served as a pilot in World War II before pursuing writing full-time. | |
| After India's independence, he quit his government job in the forest department and focused entirely on writing. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Master's of arts in theology and ministry in Hindi (M.A.T.M.) | Nagpur University |
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| Bachelor's degree | Hitkarini College, Jabalpur |
| Master's of Arts in Hindi (M.A.) | Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University |
Personal Life
| He was born in Jamnia village near Itarsi in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. | |
| He settled in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, where he spent much of his literary career. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Jumak Lalu Prasad |
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| Mother | Champa Bai |
| Siblings | He had four siblings. |
Career
| Debut | Literary Magazine: 'Vasudha' |
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| Career Start | 1947 (independent writing); 1942 (government job in forest department at age 18) |
| Literary Magazine | Vasudha (founded in Jabalpur; discontinued due to economic losses despite high popularity) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Harishankar Parsai was a celebrated Indian writer known for his humorous and satirical style in Hindi literature. | |
| 2. He was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for his satirical work 'Viklaang Shraddha ka daur.' | |
| 3. After losing his parents at a young age, he took care of his four siblings. | |
| 4. He initiated the literary magazine 'Vasudha,' which eventually had to be discontinued due to financial difficulties. | |
| 5. In the Hindi newspaper 'Deshbandhu,' he engaged with readers through a column called 'Poochhiye Parsai Se.' | |
| 6. His writings are featured in Hindi textbooks by NCERT, with 'Premchand Ke Phate Joote' being a well-known satirical piece. | |
| 7. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for his work 'Viklaang Shraddha Ka Daur.' | |
| 8. The TV show 'Parsai Kehate Hain' serialized many of his stories, broadcasted on DD National in the early 2000s. | |
| 9. One of his exceptional satires is the essay 'A Sorted Man.' | |
| 10. Harishankar Parsai believed that a content life stems from avoiding questions that bring emotional pain. | |
| 11. He started his career as a teacher before dedicating himself to writing. | |
| 12. His art of satire writing in Hindi was revolutionary and addressed hypocrisy, corruption, contradictions, and dishonesty in Indian society. | |
| 13. His satirical essays served as literature against exploitation and social injustice. |