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- Time of India
Renowned Hindi satirist Gopal Chaturvedi dead
Lucknow: Renowned Hindi satirist and literary figure Gopal Chaturvedi passed away on Friday at the age of 84, just six days after the death of his wife Nisha Chaturvedi.
Born in Lucknow in 1942, Chaturvedi later settled in Dewas.
He completed his intermediate studies at Scindia College and graduated from Hamidia College, Bhopal, before pursuing his Master's in English Literature from Allahabad University.
A prolific writer, Chaturvedi was known for his sharp wit and incisive social commentary. His notable works include 'Afsar Ki Maut', 'Aadmi Aur Gidd', 'Jugaadpur Ke Jugaadu', 'Dum Ki Wapsi', 'Ganga Se Gatar Tak', and 'Dhoop Ki Talash'.
His contributions to Hindi literature were recognised with several prestigious awards, including Vyangshree, Akhil Bhartiye Bhasha Sammelam award, Yash Bharti award, and the Sharad Joshi award from the govt of Madhya Pradesh.
"He couldn't bear the loss of my mother," said his daughter Swati Chaturvedi, a well-known journalist and author.
The literary community mourned his loss, with noted poet Sarvesh Asthana remembering him as "a humble and gentle soul".
