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Renowned Hindi Litterateur Vinod Kumar Shukla Passes Away at 88
Raipur: Prominent Hindi author and Gyanpith Award recipient, Vinod Kumar Shukla, died on Tuesday in Raipur at the age of 88. AIIMS Raipur PRO, Laxmikant Choudhary, confirmed his passing, stating that he succumbed to multi-organ failure due to infection at 4:58 PM. He had been admitted to the hospital on December 2nd.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, acknowledging Shukla’s invaluable contribution to Hindi literature. “Extremely saddened by the passing away of the renowned writer Vinod Kumar Shukla Ji, who was honored with the Jnanpith Award. He will always be remembered for his invaluable contribution to the world of Hindi literature,” the Prime Minister wrote.
Shukla’s son, Shashwat Shukla, stated that his father was admitted to AIIMS Raipur on December 2nd due to breathing difficulties. The family, including his wife and daughter, will hold the funeral soon, with details to be announced later.
Earlier in the year, Shukla was awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award for his lifetime contribution to Hindi literature, making him the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the prestigious honor. Known for his simple, emotional, and unique writing style, Shukla was considered a pioneer of new experiments in modern Hindi literature. His notable works include “Lagbhag Jai Hind” (his first poetry collection), and novels like “Naukar Ki Kameez,” “Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi,” and “Khilega To Dekhenge.” His works often portrayed the everyday lives of ordinary people in accessible language.
In his acceptance speech for the Gyanpith award, Shukla reflected on the vastness of his experiences and the limitations of his writing, expressing a desire to complete his remaining works.
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