Harishankar Parsai (1924–1995) was a famous Indian writer. He is known for his satirical and humorous writing style in Hindi literature. He depicts human values and nature through satirical poems that reflect his critical thinking and humorous way of describing simple things. He won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his satirical novel Viklaang Shraddha Ka Daur.
Wiki/Biography
Harishankar Parsai was born on Friday, August 22, 1924 in Jamani and Berar, Central Province, British India (age 71 at the time of death). His zodiac sign is Leo. He completed his school education from Semester Global School, Allahabad. Later, he went to Nagpur University to obtain an MA in Hindi Theology and Ministry. According to Harishankar Pasay, his life was full of great difficulties as his parents died when he was very young and he had to take on the responsibilities of his four siblings. His aunt raised him and taught him to live without fear.
appearance
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Jumak Lalu Prasad and mother’s name is Champa Bai. According to him, he has four siblings.
wife
Little is known about his married life.
Profession
In 1942, 18-year-old Harishankar Parsai joined the government forestry department. Soon he lost interest in the job and started writing sharp and accurate satires in Hindi. After India’s independence, he quit his job and concentrated on writing. Soon, he launched his first literary magazine, Vasudha. Despite its popularity, the magazine suffered financial losses and Harishankar Parsai had to shut it down. Later, Parsai started answering readers’ questions in a column titled “Poochhiye Parsai Se” in the Hindi newspaper “Deshbandhu”. He answered questions about entertainment, romance, movies, and national, international and social issues. He has written the fifth column in “Deshbandhu” titled “Nai Duniya Mein Suno Bhai Sadho” and “Nayi Kahani”. His works have been included in Hindi books by NCERT and “Premchand Ke Phate Joote” is one of his famous satirical works.
Pasay composed the famous satirical picture of Munshi Premchand (in torn shoes) and his wife
In one of his best satires, “The Sorting Man,” Pasay portrays an ultra-nationalist protagonist who believes in the superiority of the Aryan race and the achievements of ancient India. According to Pasay, avoiding problems that can cause pain leads to a happy life, and he strives for that happiness. He begins his article by referring to his own sense of self-satisfaction, saying:
Many people ask me why my eyes are so clear and my personality is so simple and straightforward. ” His answer was very simple: By avoiding problems that might cause suffering, it is possible for humans to live a happy life, and I am constantly striving for that happiness.
Awards
- In 1982, Harishankar Parsai won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his satirical novel Viklaang Shraddha Ka Daur (विकलंग श्रद्धरर).
Viklang Shraddha Ka Daur by Harishankar Parsai
- In 1992, he received the Sharad Joshi Award.
die
Harishankar Parsai died on August 10, 1995 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Facts/Trivia
- The Hindu once considered Pasay’s art of Hindi satirical writing revolutionary.
- In the early 2000s, a television show called “Parsai Kehate Hain” adapted several of his works into episodic stories and aired on DD National.
Stills from the TV show “Parsai Kehate Hain”
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