Premchand birth anniversary: Revisiting some of his most celebrated works | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Premchand birth anniversary: Revisiting some of his most celebrated works | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By Lifestyle Desk |New Delhi |Updated: July 31, 2019 4:15:26 pm

Premchand birth anniversary: Revisiting some of his most celebrated works

Born on July 31, 1880, Premchand's writing, in many ways, introduced realism in Hindi literature and held a mirror to the prevalent socio-economic times.

Premchand was born as Born as Dhanpat Rai Shrivastava on July 31, 1880. (Source: File Photo)

Born as Dhanpat Rai Shrivastava, Munshi Premchand is considered as one of the most celebrated Indian writers. He has authored several short stories, essays and was often known as “Upanyas Samrat” (Emperor among Novelists) among his colleagues. Born on July 31, 1880, Premchand’s writing, in many ways, introduced realism in Hindi literature and held a mirror to the prevalent socio-economic times.