Bharatendu Harishchandra
(1850-1885)
Indian actor
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Bharatendu Harishchandra (9 September 1850 – 6 January 1885) is known as the father of Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He is considered one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India. A recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing. He was an author of several dramas, life sketches and travel accounts; he used new media like reports, publications, letters to the editor, translations and literary works to shape public opinion.
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9 September 1850 Varanasi
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| Died |
6 January 1885 (aged 34) Benares, Benares State, British India
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| Zodiac | Virgo |
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