A Life in Years
Tauqeet-e-Premchand
1880
31 July
Munshi Dhanpat Rai is born in Lamhi, Varanasi
1903
8 October
Premchand's first novel, Asraar-e-Maabid, begins to get serialised in Aawaz-e-Khalq, a Urdu daily.
1907
His first short story, titled "Duniya Ka Sabse Anmol Ratan," appears in the magazine Zamana.
1919
Sevasadan, Premchand's first major novel is published in Hindi.
1921
13 February
Premchand resigns from his government job to participate in noncopperation movement.
1928
Gaban, one of his most well-known novels is published.
1934
31 May
Premchand arrives in Mumbai to work in the Film industry. He writes the script for 'Mazdoor' here.
1936
Premchand is elected as the first President of the Progressive Writers' Association in Lucknow
1936
October 8
Premchand passes away in Varanasi
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Tribute to Premchand
Here are a few aspects of Premchand's versatile personality
Tribute to Premchand
Here are a few aspects of Premchand's versatile personality
Social Realism and Empathy
Premchand's genius lay in depicting Indian society with unparalleled realism and empathy. He portrayed the struggles of ordinary people, exposing poverty and social injustices. His empathy for characters fostered compassion and understanding.
Versatility and Multifaceted Writing
Premchand's brilliance extended across genres - novels, short stories, and articles. His accessible yet profound prose explored diverse themes and societal issues.
Progressive Ideals and Reformist Outlook
A visionary advocating progressive ideals, Premchand used literature to challenge inequalities. He championed women's education and fought against discrimination.
Cultural Icon and Language Pioneer
Premchand's influence popularized Hindi literature and language. His works remain celebrated, reflecting resilience and hope in the nation's collective consciousness.
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Articles by Premchand
Read these interesting articles to explore his world
Articles by Premchand
Read these interesting articles to explore his world
Why do I write short stories? Premchand
Sometimes hearsay events are such that a short story can easily be based on them. But an event does not become a story simply because of crisp writing and compositional perfections. I consider the climax essential in them, and that too psychological.
Read MoreThe Art of Short Story Premchand
Art seems real to the outsider but is not. Its quality is that the truth is known even when it is not. Its scale of reward and punishment is also separated from the scale of everyday life. Often, our end in life is when life is no longer desired. Life is not kind to anyone. There is no relation between its suffering, profit and loss. At least for humans, life is very enigmatic.
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The first prominent Hindi-Urdu fiction writer who gave artistic expression to social concerns through his novel and stories.
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