Naresh Mehta
Indian writer and poet (1922-2000)
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Naresh Mehta (15 February 1922 – 22 November 2000) was a Hindi writer. There are over 50 published works in his name, ranging from poetry to plays.
Born15 February 1922
Died22 November 2000 (aged 78)
OccupationAuthor, Poet
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| Born | 15 February 1922 |
| Died | 22 November 2000 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Author, Poet |
| Language | Khariboli Hindi |
| Nationality | British Indian, Republic of India |
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| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award 1988 Jnanpith Award 1992 |
| Spouse | Smt. Mahima Mehta (Married 16 February 1957) |
| Relatives | Smt. Vanya Mehta Vora (Daughter), Smt. Vandana Mehta (Daughter-In-Law), Late Sh. Ishaan Mehta (Son) |
Awards
He received several literary awards, most notably the Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi in 1988 for his poetry collection Aranya and the Jnanpith Award in 1992.
Among the numerous schools of poetry which sprang up in the 1950s was Nakenwad, a school deriving its nomenclature from the first letters of the names of its three pioneers - Nalin Vilochan Sharma, Kesari Kumar, and Naresh Mehta.[1]