Harivansh Rai Bachchan: Death Anniversary today

MUMBAI: Who does not know the father of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and famous Hindi litterateur Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born on 27 November 1907 in Allahabad. While Harivansh Rai Bachchan died on 18 January 2003 in Mumbai. Today is the death anniversary of Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Harivansh Rai Bachchan has gained a lot of fame for his creation Madhushala.Harivansh Rai Bachchan received his higher education from Allahabad University and Banaras Hindu University.

After this, from 1941 to 1952, Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a professor of English at Allahabad University. In the year 1926, Harivansh Rai Bachchan was married to Shyama Bachchan. Shyama Bachchan was 14 years old at the time of her marriage. Shyama Bachchan died in the year 1936 after a long illness of TB. After his death, Bachchan became completely alone.

Five years later, Harivansh Rai Bachchan married Teji Suri. Teji Suri was associated with theater and singing. During this time Harivansh Rai Bachchan composed poems like ‘Reconstruction of the Needle’. Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Suri had two children, Amitabh Bachchan and Ajitabh. Who does not know Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan is a great hero of Hindi cinema. Harivansh Rai Bachham has also been a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan was awarded the title of Padma Bhushan in 1976. Apart from this, Harivansh Rai Bachchan has also received the Sahitya Akademi Award for ‘Do Chattanein’ (poetry collection) in 1968. Harivansh Rai Bachchan has been a very popular poet. Harivansh Rai Bachchan has composed major works like Madhubala, Madhukalash, Nisha Nimantran, Ekaant Sangeet, Satrangini, Vikal Vrishka, Khadi ke phool, Soot ki Maala, Milan, Do Chattanein and Aarti aur Angare.