Umashankar Joshi
Poet · Cancer
About
Umashankar Joshi was an eminent Gujarati poet, writer and scholar. A major figure in modern Gujarati literature, he was honoured with the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary award.
Personal details
- Also known as
- Vasuki, Shravan, Umashankar Jethalal Josh, Umashankar Jethalal Joshi
- Born
- July 21, 1911
- Birthplace
- Bamna
- Nationality
- India
Known for
- Gujarati poetry and literature
- Nishith
Awards
- Jnanpith Award
- Sahitya Akademi Award
