Sharad Joshi
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Sharad Joshi is a Hindi
poet
, writer
, satirist and a dialogue and scriptwriter in Hindi films and television. He was awarded the Padma Shri
in 1990.His stories have been converted into SAB TV
show Lapataganj
.
He is most known for his dialogues for comedy TV serials of the 80s like, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
, and Vikram Aur Vetal. He has also written dialogues for Hindi film like Utsav
(1984) and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)
, Madhya Pradesh to Sriniwas and Santi Joshi, a second child in the family of two sons, and fours daughters, Sharad was interested in writing right from his childhood.
He did his B.A. from Holkar College, Indore
.
He was interested in writing from the very childhood.
His short satirical articles were published in prominent Hindi newspapers and magazines like Nayi Dunia, Dharmyug, Ravivar, Saptahik Hindustan, Kadambari, Gyanoday etc. His daily column Pratidin in Navbharat Times was published for 7 years and played a major role in high circulation of the newspaper.
His book, 'Jeep par Sawar Illian', (Leeches riding the Jeep), is a comic satire on government officials riding in their official vehicles.
In all he wrote 18 books, Parikrama, Kisi Bahane, Tilasm, Jeep par Sawar Illian, Raha Kinare Baith, Meri Shreshth Rachnaye, Dusri Satah, Yatha Sambhav, Yatra Tatra Sarvatra, Yatha Samay, Ham Bhrashtan ke Bhrasht Hamare, Pratidin in three parts.
He died on 5 September 1991 in Mumbai.
Government has instituted an award in his memory titled, ‘Sharad Joshi Samman’, given each year to individuals for outstanding achievement in the field of writing, it includes a cash award of Rs. 51,000 and citation.
Sharad Anantrao Joshi
Sharad Anantrao Joshi is the founder of Swatantra Bharat Paksh party and Shetkari Sanghatana , He was also a Member of the Parliament of India representing Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament...
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Sharad Anantrao Joshi
Sharad Anantrao Joshi is the founder of Swatantra Bharat Paksh party and Shetkari Sanghatana , He was also a Member of the Parliament of India representing Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament...
Sharad Joshi is a 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...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, satirist and a dialogue and scriptwriter in Hindi films and television. He was awarded the Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
in 1990.His stories have been converted into SAB TV
SAB TV
SAB TV is an Indian general entertainment television channel that is owned by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd and based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was launched on April 23, 2000 by Sri Adhikari Brothers as a general entertainment channel. In 2003, it was repositioned as a comedy-centric channel...
show Lapataganj
Lapataganj
Lapataganj - Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata is a comedy serial which airs on SAB TV at 10PM from Monday to Friday. The show is based on an imaginary town called Lapataganj , being inspired from the writings of a eminent Hindi satirist, Sharad Joshi.-Story:Lapataganj is a town in some part of...
.
He is most known for his dialogues for comedy TV serials of the 80s like, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
Yeh jo hai zindagi
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi was a popular comedy sitcom on Indian television, aired for the first time in 1984. It was written by comedy writer Sharad Joshi and directed by S. S...
, and Vikram Aur Vetal. He has also written dialogues for Hindi film like Utsav
Utsav
Utsav is a 1984 Hindi film, produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad.The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Amjad Khan, Anuradha Patel, Shekhar Suman, Anupam Kher, Shankar Nag, Neena Gupta, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Annu Kapoor, Sanjana Kapoor and Kunal Kapoor.The role played by Shashi...
(1984) and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)
Early Life and education
Sharad Joshi was born on May 21, in UjjainUjjain
Ujjain , is an ancient city of Malwa region in central India, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River , today part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative centre of Ujjain District and Ujjain Division.In ancient times the city was called Ujjayini...
, Madhya Pradesh to Sriniwas and Santi Joshi, a second child in the family of two sons, and fours daughters, Sharad was interested in writing right from his childhood.
He did his B.A. from Holkar College, Indore
Indore
Indore is one of the major city in India, the largest city and commercial center of the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. Indore is located 190 km west of the state capital Bhopal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Indore city has a population of 1,960,631...
.
He was interested in writing from the very childhood.
Career
Sharad Joshi started his career writing for Newspapers and radio in Indore, it was where he met Irfana Siddiqi, whom he was to later marry.His short satirical articles were published in prominent Hindi newspapers and magazines like Nayi Dunia, Dharmyug, Ravivar, Saptahik Hindustan, Kadambari, Gyanoday etc. His daily column Pratidin in Navbharat Times was published for 7 years and played a major role in high circulation of the newspaper.
His book, 'Jeep par Sawar Illian', (Leeches riding the Jeep), is a comic satire on government officials riding in their official vehicles.
In all he wrote 18 books, Parikrama, Kisi Bahane, Tilasm, Jeep par Sawar Illian, Raha Kinare Baith, Meri Shreshth Rachnaye, Dusri Satah, Yatha Sambhav, Yatra Tatra Sarvatra, Yatha Samay, Ham Bhrashtan ke Bhrasht Hamare, Pratidin in three parts.
Plays
- Andhon Ka Haathi
- Ek Tha Gadha Urf Aladat Khan -Satirical play, one of the most popular plays of last decade. Directors like R.S. Vikal, Arvind GaurArvind GaurArvind Gaur , Indian theatre director, is known for his work in innovative, socially and politically relevant theatre. Gaur's plays are contemporary and thought-provoking, connecting intimate personal spheres of existence to larger social political issues...
, Mustak Kak( Sri ram Centre)etc. performed it.
Filmography as Dialogue Writer
- Kshitij (1974)
- Chhoti Si BaatChhoti Si BaatChhoti Si Baat is a 1975 Hindi romantic comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee. The film's title means "Small Talk" in Hindi. Considered one of the best Hindi comedy films of the 1970s, it is a nostalgic favourite for its quirky take on pre-hypercongestion Bombay...
(1975) - Sanch Ko Anch Nahin (1979)
- Godhuli (1979)
- Chorni (1982)
- UtsavUtsavUtsav is a 1984 Hindi film, produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad.The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Amjad Khan, Anuradha Patel, Shekhar Suman, Anupam Kher, Shankar Nag, Neena Gupta, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Annu Kapoor, Sanjana Kapoor and Kunal Kapoor.The role played by Shashi...
(1984) - NaamNaam (1986 film)Naam is a 1986 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Nutan, Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon, Amrita Singh, Paresh Rawal and Kumar Gaurav.-Plot:...
(1986) - Chameli Ki ShaadiChameli Ki ShaadiChameli Ki Shaadi is a 1986 bollywood comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh.The original Story is from the novel of Om Prakash Sharma-Plot:...
(1986) - Mera Damad (1990)
- Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)
- Udaan (1997)
TV Serials
- Shyam Tere Kitne Nam
- Yeh Jo Hai ZindagiYeh jo hai zindagiYeh Jo Hai Zindagi was a popular comedy sitcom on Indian television, aired for the first time in 1984. It was written by comedy writer Sharad Joshi and directed by S. S...
(1984–85) - Vikram Aur Vetal
- Wah Janab
- Dane Anar Ke
- Shrimati ji
- Sinhasan Battisie
- Yeh Duniya Hai Gajab Ki
- Pyale Mai Toofan
- Guldasta
- LapataganjLapataganjLapataganj - Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata is a comedy serial which airs on SAB TV at 10PM from Monday to Friday. The show is based on an imaginary town called Lapataganj , being inspired from the writings of a eminent Hindi satirist, Sharad Joshi.-Story:Lapataganj is a town in some part of...
(2009) - nimuch 2010
He died on 5 September 1991 in Mumbai.
Legacy
Madhya PradeshMadhya 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....
Government has instituted an award in his memory titled, ‘Sharad Joshi Samman’, given each year to individuals for outstanding achievement in the field of writing, it includes a cash award of Rs. 51,000 and citation.