Gopaldas Neeraj facts for kids
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Gopaldas Neeraj
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Gopaldas Saxena Neeraj
January 4, 1925 Puravali, Uttar Pradesh, British India
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| Died | July 19, 2018 (aged 93) |
| Occupation | poet, songwriter |
Gopaldas Saxena 'Neeraj' (born 4 January 1925 – died 18 July 2018) was a famous Indian poet and author. He was also known as Neeraj. He was a very popular poet at Hindi Kavi sammelan events. These are gatherings where poets share their work.
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Who Was Gopaldas Neeraj?
Gopaldas Neeraj was born in a village called Puravali. This village is near Mahewa in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India. From a young age, he loved words and writing. He grew up to become a well-known writer.
His Unique Writing Style
Gopaldas Neeraj wrote under the special pen name "Neeraj." A pen name is like a nickname for a writer. His poems and songs were easy to understand. People loved his simple yet powerful Hindi literature. He wrote many popular songs for Indian movies.
Awards and Recognition
Gopaldas Neeraj received high honors for his work. In 1991, he was given the Padma Shri award. This is one of India's top awards for citizens. Later, in 2007, he received the Padma Bhushan. This is an even higher award. Both awards recognized his great contributions to literature.
Later Life and Legacy
Gopaldas Neeraj passed away on 18 July 2018. He was 93 years old. He died in a Delhi hospital from a lung infection. His poems and songs continue to be loved by many people. He is remembered as a great poet and songwriter.
