Manu Bhandari
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Mannu Bhandari (born April 3, 1931), is a prominent India
n author, most known for her two Hindi novels, 'Aapka Banti' (आपका बंटी) and 'Mahabhoj' (महाभोज), which was later adapted to an acclaimed play and performed all over the nation, including at the National Theatre Festival (Bharat Rang Mahotsav
), at New Delhi
. She is a famous story writer of nai kahani.
, Madhya Pradesh
, India
. She attended school in Ajmer
and later she graduated from Calcutta University in 1949, followed by an M.A. degree in Hindi
from the Banaras Hindu University
in 1953 http://jainsamaj.org/celebrities/manu-110103.htm.
She is wife of famous Hindi writer Rajendra Yadav
, with whom she co-wrote the book, Ek Inch Muskaan (A Little Smile).
(1974), which was based on her novel Yahi Sach Hai (यही सच है), won the Filmfare Best Movie Award
in 1974; she wrote dialogues for film, Swami
(1977), also directed by Basu Chatterjee
. She also wrote the story of 1986 film, Samay Ki Dharaa.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n author, most known for her two Hindi novels, 'Aapka Banti' (आपका बंटी) and 'Mahabhoj' (महाभोज), which was later adapted to an acclaimed play and performed all over the nation, including at the National Theatre Festival (Bharat Rang Mahotsav
Bharat Rang Mahotsav
Bharat Rang Mahotsav , or the National Theatre Festival, established in 1999, is the annual theatre festival of National School of Drama , New Delhi, India's premier theatre training institute of Govt. of India...
), at New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
. She is a famous story writer of nai kahani.
Biography
Mannu Bhandari was born on April 3, 1931, in BhanpuraBhanpura
Bhanpura is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mandsaur district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.Bhanpura is 127 km from Mandsaur in north-east direction. The Bhanpura town is south of other historically important places Hinglajgarh and Navali in Mandsaur district. It has a museum...
, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. She attended school in Ajmer
Ajmer
Ajmer , formerly written as Ajmere, is a city in Ajmer District in Rajasthan state in India. Ajmer has a population of around 800,000 , and is located west of the Rajasthan state capital Jaipur, 200 km from Jodhpur, 274 km from Udaipur, 439 km from Jaisalmer, and 391 km from...
and later she graduated from Calcutta University in 1949, followed by an M.A. degree in Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
from the Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University is a public university located in Varanasi, India and is one of the Central Universities of India. It is the largest residential university in Asia, with over 24,000 students in its campus. BHU was founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya under the Parliamentary...
in 1953 http://jainsamaj.org/celebrities/manu-110103.htm.
She is wife of famous Hindi writer Rajendra Yadav
Rajendra Yadav
Rajendra Yadav is one of the eminent Hindi fiction writers, and one of the pioneers of Nayi Kahani, Hindi literary movement...
, with whom she co-wrote the book, Ek Inch Muskaan (A Little Smile).
Works
Mannu Bhandari's works have been translated into many Indian languages and some have been adapted into films. The Hindi movie RajnigandhaRajnigandha
Rajnigandha is a Hindi movie directed by Basu Chatterjee and released in 1974. It is based on story "Yehi Sach Hai" by noted Hindi writer Manu Bhandari.The movie stars Amol Palekar, Vidya Sinha and Dinesh Thakur in the lead...
(1974), which was based on her novel Yahi Sach Hai (यही सच है), won the Filmfare Best Movie Award
Filmfare Best Movie Award
The Filmfare Best Film Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.The award was first given in 1954. Here is a list of the award winners and the nominees of the respective years...
in 1974; she wrote dialogues for film, Swami
Swami (1977 film)
Swami is a 1977 Hindi film directed by Basu Chatterjee and produced by Jaya Chakravarty .The film stars Shabana Azmi, Vikram, Girish Karnad, Utpal Dutt. Hema Malini and Dharmendra make a guest appearance together in the film...
(1977), also directed by Basu Chatterjee
Basu Chatterjee
Basu Chatterjee is an Indian film director. His films are very similar to those of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Like Mukherjee, he built his plots on middle-class lives.He was born in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India....
. She also wrote the story of 1986 film, Samay Ki Dharaa.