Shailesh Matiyani

Shailesh Matiyani

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  • Name:
  • Shailesh Matiyani
  • Born:
  • October 14, 1931
  • Died:
  • April 24, 2001

Shailesh Matiyani Biography

Ramesh Singh Matiyani 'Shailesh', popularly known as Shailesh Matiyani was a Hindi writer, poet, essayist from Uttarakhand. He wrote over 30 novels, He wrote over 30 novels, 16 books for children, seven collections of folk tales, apart from writing numerous essays. Ramkali and Suryaasth Kosi are his most popular novels and Maimood, Yada Kada and Ardhangini, the popular short stories. In 1994, he was awarded an honorary degree of D.Litt. by Kumaun University, Nainital. He died on April 24, 2001 in Delhi, aged 69. 'Shailesh Matiyani Smriti Katha Puraskar' was established by the Madhya Pradesh Government in honour of him.

 

He was born on October 14, 1931, in Barechhina, Almora district, Uttarakhand. His school education was done in his native village itself. His first novel, Borivilli se Boribander tak was published in 1959 and was active in the writing field for more than 5 decades. Apart from writing popular short stories and novels, he was a specialist of children works. He wrote 16 books for children. He was the editor of two publications, Janpaksh and Vikalp, for many years before moving to Haldwani, where he spent the rest of his years. He was attacked by depression in the year 1995. Yet he continued writing and travelled Delhi and Lucknow for treatment. He was awarded Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan Award for his contribution to Hindi Literature in 2000.

 

Shailesh Matiyani Ki Sampurna Kahaniyan, Maa ki wapsi, Billi ke Bachche , Koi Ajnabi Nahin, Manjil Sar Manjil, Bhage hue log, 10 Pratinidhi Kahaniyan, Kagaz ki Naav (Collection of essays), Parvat Se Sagar Tak, Ugte suraj ki Kiran, Suhagini tatha Anya kahaniyan and Kali paar ki lokkathaen are among his literal contributions.

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