Janki Ballabh Shastri


Acharya Janki Ballabh Shastri was an Indian Hindi poet, writer and critic. He declined to accept Padma Shri in 2010 stating his disciples deserved much more than Shri. He also refused the Padmashri in 1994.

Early life

Janki Ballabh Shastri was born at Maigra village in Gaya district in a Sakaldwipiya Brahmins family.

Career

Janki Ballabh Shastri has written many well-known stories, novels, plays, biographies, essays, ghazals and songs.
Among his famous works are "Bandi Mandiram", "Kakali" "Radha", Roop Aaroop, Teer Tarang, Meghgeet, "Gaatha",Pashani, Tamsa, Iravati, "Kalidas", "Ek kiran so Jhaian", "Trai" and "Unkaha Niral".

Awards

Shastri has been respected with various awards such as the Rajendra Shikhar Award, Bharat Bharti Award, Shiv Poojan Sahay Award, etc.