Bhisham Sahni
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Summary
Bhisham Sahni was born on August 8, 1915[1], in Rawalpindi[2]. He died on July 11, 2003[3], in Delhi[4]. He worked as an actor[5], translator[6], children's writer[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,955 views/month, #7,000 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Varun Sahni[11]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[12], India[13], Dominion of India[14]
- Occupation: writer[15]
- Employer: University of Delhi[16]
- Notable work: Tamas[17]
- Award received: Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi[18], Padma Bhushan[19], Lotus Prize for Literature[20], Padma Shri[21]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Movement: Progressive Writers' Movement[24]
- Commons category: Bhisham Sahni[25]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[27]
- Name in native language: भीष्म साहनी[28]
- Sibling: Balraj Sahni[29]
- Writing language: Hindi[30]
Why It Matters
Bhisham Sahni has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Bhisham Sahni born?
Bhisham Sahni's place of birth was Rawalpindi[2].
Where did Bhisham Sahni die?
Bhisham Sahni passed away in Delhi[4].
What did Bhisham Sahni do for work?
Bhisham Sahni worked as an actor[5], translator[6], children's writer[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9].
What awards did Bhisham Sahni receive?
Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi[18], Padma Bhushan[19], Lotus Prize for Literature[20], and Padma Shri[21].