Laxman Rao
Indian writer and tea-seller
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Laxman Rao is an Indian writer and tea-seller. The author of over 24 novels, plays and political essays, Rao, a graduate of Delhi University, is also a sidewalk tea-seller in Delhi.[1][2] Rao says that his books are based on ideas he gets while interacting with his customers and his writings revolve around their personal struggles. But, unlike Rao who is poor, most of the protagonists in his books are rich and well to do. Reviewers have said that his books "exude a rare sense of honesty and humility" and that his "writings are woven around ground realities of life".[3] Rao is also known in Europe, where articles are written about him, e.g. in Germany.[4]
Native name
लक्ष्मण राव
Born22 July 1952
Talegaon Dashasar, Amravati, Maharashtra
OccupationWriter, Tea Seller
NationalityIndian
Laxman Rao | |
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Rao in 2014 | |
| Native name | लक्ष्मण राव |
| Born | 22 July 1952 Talegaon Dashasar, Amravati, Maharashtra |
| Occupation | Writer, Tea Seller |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | Delhi University, Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Genre | Novels |
| Subject | Various Themes |
| Years active | 1975 |
| Notable awards | Bhartiya Anuvad Parishad |
Books and Novels
Books
- Premchand Ka Vyyaktitva
- The Barrister Gandhi
- Bhartiya Arthshastra
- Pradhanmantri: Indira Gandhi Ke Karyakaal Par Aadharit
- Drishtekonn: Vartamaan Ghatnaon Par Aadharit
- Abhivyaktie: Jwalant Samasyaon Par Aadharit Sahityik Vishleshan
- Adhyapak: Hindi Play
- Mannviki Hindi Sahitya
- Ahannkarr: Satya Ghatnaon Par Aadharit Sahityik Vishleshan
- Betiyoon Ka Astitva: Motivational Book
- Navyuvakon Ka Uttardayitvva: Motivational Book
Novels
- Nai Duniya Ki Nai Kahani (First Novel, 1979)[5]
- Rammdas: Vidyarthi Jeevan Par Aadharit Shikshaprad Upanyas
- Dansh: Samajik Ghatnaon Par Aadharit Prernatmak Upanyas
- Renuu: Mahila Pradhan Prernatmak Upanyas
- Pattiyon Ki Sarsaraahat: Samajik Bandhanon Par Aadharit Maarmik Upanyas
- Narmmada: Prem Prasangon Par Aadharit Maarmik Upanyas
- Love Beyond Social Confines: Romantic Suspense Novel
Awards and recognition
- Bhartiya Anuvad Parishad[citation needed]