Shekhar Joshi
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Born10 September 1932
Died4 October 2022 (aged 90)
OccupationNovelist, poet
Notable worksDajyu, Kosi Ka Ghatwar
Shekhar Joshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1932 |
| Died | 4 October 2022 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Novelist, poet |
| Notable works | Dajyu, Kosi Ka Ghatwar |
Shekhar Joshi (10 September 1932 – 4 October 2022) was an Indian Hindi author, who was also known for his insight into the culture, traditions and lifestyles of people of Uttarakhand. With Shailesh Matiyani, he created a composite image of ethos of Kumaon. His best-known works are Dajyu (Big Brother) and Kosi Ka Ghatwar (The Miller of Kosi). Along with Sumitranandan Pant, he is considered to be the most influential writer of Kumaon.
