Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Master's of arts in theology and ministry in Hindi (M.A.T.M.) | Nagpur University |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Jumak Lalu Prasad |
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| Mother | Champa Bai |
| Siblings | He had four siblings. |
| Spouse | N/A |
Career
| Debut | Literary Magazine: 'Vasudha' |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Harishankar Parsai was a celebrated Indian writer known for his humorous and satirical style in Hindi literature. | |
| He was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for his satirical work 'Viklaang Shraddha ka daur.' | |
| After losing his parents at a young age, he took care of his four siblings. | |
| He initiated the literary magazine 'Vasudha,' which eventually had to be discontinued due to financial difficulties. | |
| In the Hindi newspaper 'Deshbandhu,' he engaged with readers through a column called 'Poochhiye Parsai Se.' | |
| His writings are featured in Hindi textbooks by NCERT, with 'Premchand Ke Phate Joote' being a well-known satirical piece. | |
| He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for his work 'Viklaang Shraddha Ka Daur.' | |
| The TV show 'Parsai Kehate Hain' serialized many of his stories, broadcasted on DD National in the early 2000s. | |
| One of his exceptional satires is the essay 'A Sorted Man.' | |
| Harishankar Parsai believed that a content life stems from avoiding questions that bring emotional pain. |
