Rajendra Yadav facts for kids
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Rajendra Yadav
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Yadav in February 2013
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| Born | 28 August 1929 Agra, United Provinces, British India |
| Died | 28 October 2013 (aged 84) New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Spouse | Manu Bhandari |
Rajendra Yadav (born August 28, 1929 – died October 28, 2013) was a famous Hindi writer. He wrote many novels and short stories. He was a leader in the 'Nayi Kahani' (New Story) movement in Hindi literature. This movement brought new ideas and styles to writing.
Yadav also edited a well-known literary magazine called HANS. This magazine was first started by Munshi Premchand in 1930. It stopped publishing for a while, but Yadav brought it back to life in 1986. His wife, Manu Bhandari, was also a very famous Hindi writer.
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About Rajendra Yadav
Early Life and Education
Rajendra Yadav was born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on August 28, 1929. He went to school in Agra and later in Mawana, Meerut. He finished his first degree in 1949. Then, he earned his Master's degree in Hindi from Agra University in 1951.
His Books and Stories
Yadav's first novel was Pret Bolte Hain (Ghosts Speak). It came out in 1951. Later, its name was changed to Sara Akash (The Infinite Cosmos). This book was one of the first Hindi novels to challenge old Indian traditions. A movie was made based on Sara Akash in 1969. This film helped start a new kind of Indian cinema called Parallel Cinema. The movie was even filmed at Yadav's family home in Agra.
His next novel was Ukhre Huey Log (The Rootless People). This story showed the difficulties a couple faced because of money and society. It explored new ideas about how people live together.
He wrote two more novels: Kulta (The Wayward Wife) and Shaah aur Maat (Check and Mate). Rajendra Yadav also wrote many short stories. He translated books from Russian language writers like Turgenev and Anton Chekhov. He also translated works by Albert Camus.
Yadav wrote a book called Ek Inch Muskaan (A Little Smile) with his wife, Mannu Bhandari. It is a sad love story about people with complex minds.
His Work as an Editor
As the editor of Hans magazine, Yadav encouraged writers to explore important topics. He wanted stories about inequality and poverty. In his editorials, he often wrote about women's rights (feminism) and the empowerment of Dalit people. He asked Dalit and women writers to send their stories to the magazine.
Yadav strongly believed in freedom of expression. He felt that writers should be able to share their ideas freely. He thought that if big magazines didn't publish new or challenging works, smaller magazines would.
Later Life and Legacy
Besides writing and editing, Rajendra Yadav was also a board member of Prasar Bharti from 1999 to 2001. This is a public broadcasting organization in India. He received the Yash Bharati Award in 2013 from the government of Uttar Pradesh. This award honors people who have done great things in different fields.
Rajendra Yadav passed away in New Delhi on October 28, 2013. He was 84 years old. He left behind a great legacy in Hindi literature.
