Harishankar Parsai

Harishankar Parsai, a renowned satirist and humorist of contemporary Hindi literature, passed away in 1995. He is most well-known for his straightforward manner.

August 10 Harishankar Parsai

Harishankar Parsai was an Indian writer who lived from 22 August 1922 to 10 August 1995. He was a modern Hindi literature satirist and humorist known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyangya (satire) about human values and nature. They reflected his critical thinking and humorous approach to describing simple things with profound implications.

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