Renowned Author and Padma Shri Awardee Malti Joshi Passes Away at 90

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Famous writer and story writer Malti Joshi, awarded with Padmashree award, passed away at the age of 90.

An Overview of the News

• Joshi was awarded the prestigious 'Padma Shri' in 2018 for his contribution to literature and education.

About Malti Joshi:

Early life:

• Born on 4 June 1934 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

• Famous as 'Meera of Malwa'.

Writing Career:

• Started writing stories in adolescence.

• In 1969, his story won an award and was published in the children's Hindi magazine 'Parag'.

• In 1971, his first story was published in the prestigious Hindi literary magazine 'Dharmyug' produced by the Times Group.

Notable works: 

• 'Madhyaantar', 'Pataakshep', 'Parajay', 'Ek Ghar Sapno Ka', 'Woh Tera Ghar, Ye Mera Ghar',and Novel: 'Aurat Ek Raat Hai'

Publication:

• Joshi's stories and novels have been published in leading publications such as Weekly Hindustan, Manorama, Kadambini and Sarika.

Broadcast Media:

• Many of his stories have been presented on radio and television, including 'Saat Phere', 'Kirdaar' and 'Bhavna'.

Other honours:

• Shikhar Samman (2006)

• Dushyant Kumar Sahitya Samman (2011)

• Ojaswini Samman (2011)

• National Maithili Sharan Gupta Award (2013-2014)

• Kamleshwar Memorial Award (2016)

• Hindi Sevi Samman (2018)