Pushpa Bharati | |
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Born | 1935 (age 88–89) Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh |
Occupation | Writer, author |
Language | Hindi |
Nationality | Indian |
Genre | Stories, Biographies, Travelogue |
Notable works | Shubhagata, Dhai Aakhar Prem Ke, Saras Samvad, Safar Suhane, Yaadein, Yaadein aur Yaadein |
Notable awards | Maharashtra State Hindi Sahitya Academy Award (2008) Vyas Samman (2023) Hindi Seva Samman by Kalidasa Akademi Sahitya Bhushan by Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan |
Spouse | Dharamvir Bharati |
Pushpa Bharati (bon 1935) is an Indian writer and author known for her contributions to Hindi literature.[1][2][3] She has authored 17 books in Hindi Language.[1]
Pushpa was born in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in 1935. She pursued her Master of Arts in Hindi literature from the University of Allahabad in 1955. She was married to Dharamvir Bharati, a renowned Hindi writer.[4] The Quit India Movement of 1942 inspired Bharati to write stories.[5]
As a professor, she taught in the degree colleges of Calcutta from 1957 to 1960 and in Bombay in 1975.[6]
Her literary career spans several decades. She has authored and edited books across genres earning her widespread critical acclaim. Her notable works, including Shubhagata, Dhai Aakhar Prem Ke, Saras Samvad, Safar Suhane and many others, have gained popularity among readers.[1]
Throughout her career, Pushpa Bharati authored several books which includes Romanchak Satya Kathaayein, Prem Piyaala Jin Piya, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, Saras Samvaad, Safar Suhaane, Adhunik Sahitya Bo, Ek Duniya Bachchon Ki, Vaadein, and Yaadein, Yaadein aur Yaadein.[citation needed]
She joined the Children's Film Production Organization of the Government of India. She also served as a jury member for the Film Censor Board in 1988.[6]
She has also authored a biography on Amitabh Bachchan titled Amitabh Bachchan Jeevan Gaatha, published by Vani Prakashan in 2021.[7][8]