Surendra Kishore
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Surendra Kishore | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1947-01-02) 2 January 1947 (age 79) Bharahapur, Saran district, Bihar, India |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Political reporting, Hindi journalism |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024) |
Surendra Kishore (born 2 January 1947) is an Indian journalist from Bihar. He is a Hindi-language journalist since 1970. He had contributed to several national newspapers. In 2024, he was conferred with Padma Shri award.[1]
Kishore was born in Bharahapur village, Saran district, Bihar, in a farmer family. He earned degree of Bachelor of Arts in History.[2]
Career
Kishore began as a freelance journalist before entering mainstream media in 1977.[3] He worked with Dainik Aaj (1977–1983), Jansatta (1983–2001), Hindustan (2001–2007), Dainik Bhaskar (2013–2016).
He also contributed articles to Dharmyug, Dinman, Ravivar and other publications.[4]
His reporting covered major political developments, and some of his stories were raised in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and the Indian Parliament.[5][6]
Kishore is also known for interviewing prominent leaders, including Jayaprakash Narayan.[7]
Political activism
Before dedicating himself fully to journalism, he was involved in political activism. In 1969, he was arrested during a protest in New Delhi and spent time in Tihar Jail. He also participated in the JP Movement and was active during the Emergency alongside George Fernandes.[8]
Recognition and impact
Kishore's work has been cited by public figures and editors as an example of independent Hindi journalism.[9] Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, referred to him as "a walking and talking encyclopedia".[8] His personal library and reference collection attract researchers from Bihar and beyond.[2]
Awards
- Padma Shri (2024) – for contributions to literature and education (journalism).[1]
References
- 1 2 "Padma Awards 2024" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- 1 2 "पद्मश्री अवार्ड घर पहुंचा, पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर दिल्ली नहीं जा सके". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ↑ "बिहार: वरिष्ठ पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर को पद्मश्री सम्मान". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ↑ "गांव में खुशी का माहौल, वरिष्ठ पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर को पद्मश्री सम्मान". Hindustan (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ↑ "पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर को पद्मश्री अवार्ड". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ↑ "Media veterans Hormusji Cama, Kundan Vyas, Surendra Kishore presented with Padma Awards". Storyboard18. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ↑ "पद्मश्री से सम्मानित वरिष्ठ पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर". Moneycontrol Hindi (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- 1 2 "Padma Shri for Surendra Kishore: Honest Journalist Whose Writings Bear Signature of Karpoori Thakur's Life". News18. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ↑ Darshan, Priya (26 January 2024). "वरिष्ठ पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर को पद्मश्री, भाषा, शिक्षा और पत्रकारिता में अहम योगदान". News4Nation (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 June 2025.