Moti Lal Kemmu
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Indian playwright (1939–2018)
Born1933 (1933)
Died16 April 2018(2018-04-16) (aged 84–85)
OccupationPlaywright
RelativesKunal Khemu (grandson)
Moti Lal Kemmu | |
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| Born | 1933 (1933) |
| Died | 16 April 2018(2018-04-16) (aged 84–85) |
| Occupation | Playwright |
| Relatives | Kunal Khemu (grandson) |
Moti Lal Kemmu (1933 – 16 April 2018) was an Indian contemporary playwright from Jammu and Kashmir.
He was born in Srinagar into a Kashmiri Pandit family and attended Jammu and Kashmir University. His plays include Nagar Udas, Teen Asangati Aikanki (1968), Lal Drayas Lol Re (1972), Trunove (1970), Tshai (1973), Natak Truche (1980), Tota Tol Aina (1985).[1]
Awards and honours
He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for his contribution to Kashmiri Literature as a playwright.
He received the Padma Shri award in 2012.[2]
References
- ↑ Biswajit Sinha, Encyclopedia of Indian Theatre, Vol. 6 (Raj Publications, 2004), ISBN 978-81-86208-18-2 pp. 225-226.
- ↑ "Padma Awards". pib. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
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