Ramdarash Mishra
Ramdarash Mishra | |
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| Born | 15 August 1924 Dumri, Gorakhpur district, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India (now Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 31 October 2025 (aged 101) Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, academic |
| Language | Hindi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Banaras Hindu University |
| Genre | Poetry, short stories, novels, literary criticism |
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Ramdarash Mishra (15 August 1924 – 31 October 2025) was an Indian poet, writer and academic known for his contributions to modern Hindi literature. His literary career spanned over seven decades, encompassing poetry, fiction, criticism and essays. As of 2024, he had authored over 150 books, including 32 poetry collections, 30 short-story collections, 15 novels, and multiple volumes of literary criticism and memoirs.[1][2]
Life and career
Mishra was born in Dumri village of Gorakhpur district in present-day Uttar Pradesh. He completed his higher education at Banaras Hindu University, later serving as a professor in the Hindi department at the University of Delhi. His literary work was marked by a deep connection with rural life, philosophical reflection and humanist themes.[3]
His notable poetry collections included Banaya Hai Maine Ye Ghar Dhire Dhire[4] and Main Toh Yahan Hoon, for which he received the Saraswati Samman. His short stories and novels often explore social change, village life, and existential questions. Critics regard him as one of the most enduring voices of post-independence Hindi literature.[5]
Even past the age of 100, Mishra remained active in writing and public life. He was featured in several national media profiles as one of India's most prolific and resilient writers.[6] Literary critics and scholars have widely acknowledged his unique role in shaping modern Hindi literature.[7]
Mishra died in Delhi on 31 October 2025, at the age of 101.[8]
Awards and honours
- In 2025, Mishra was conferred the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in the field of literature and education.[9][10]
- He received the Saraswati Samman in 2021 for his poetry collection Main Toh Yahan Hoon.[1]
- In 2015, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetry collection Agni Ki Hansi.[11]
- 2011: He received the Vyas Samman for lifetime contribution to Hindi poetry.[12]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Ramdarash Mishra selected for Saraswati Samman 2021". Hindustan Times. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "डॉ. रामदरश मिश्र के 100वें जन्मदिन पर जानें कैसा रहा उनका रचनात्मक सफर". Aaj Tak. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Professor Ramdarash Mishra: जानिए कौन हैं प्रोफेसर रामदरश". TV9 Hindi. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "रामदरश मिश्र की प्रसिद्ध कविता: बनाया है मैंने ये घर धीरे-धीरे". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Writings and poems of oldest Hindi writer Ramdarash Mishra: An analysis". Aaj Tak. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Meet Delhi's 6 mavericks defying old age to pursue their passion". Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "During birth centenary celebration of Sahitya Akademi, veteran litterateur Prof. Ramdarash Mishra discloses the secret of his long life". Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "'पिया खुद ही अपना जहर धीरे-धीरे'... गोरखपुर के 101 वर्षीय महान रचनाकार रामदरश मिश्र का निधन, शोक की लहर". NBT. 31 October 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Padma Award Winners 2025 Full List". Bru Times News. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 announced". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "आग की हंसी के लिए राम दरश मिश्र को साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार". Jagran. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Ramdarash Mishra gets Vyas Samman for his poems". Retrieved 23 July 2025.