Birthdate: July 31, 1880
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lamhi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died: October 8, 1936
Munshi Premchand was a highly influential Indian writer known for his modern Hindustani literature. He was a pioneer in Hindi and Urdu social fiction, tackling issues such as caste hierarchies, women’s struggles, and laborers’ challenges. Regarded as a prominent figure in early twentieth-century Hindi literature, he wrote over a dozen novels, approximately 300 short stories, essays, and translated numerous foreign literary works into Hindi. Some of his notable works include “Godaan,” “Karmabhoomi,” “Gaban,” “Mansarovar,” and “Idgah.” Premchand’s enduring impact on Indian literature solidifies his position as one of the subcontinent’s most celebrated writers.
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