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Himanshu Joshi (1935-2018) is a renowned storyteller and novelist, actively engaged in writing for nearly sixty years. His notable story collections include "Anttah Tatha Anya Kahaniyan", "Manushya Chinnah Tatha Anya Kahaniyan", "Jalte Hue Daine Tatha Anya Kahaniyan", "Teesra Kinara Tatha Anya Kahaniyan", "Antim Satya Tatha Anya Kahaniyan" and "Sagar Tat Ke Shahar". His major novels include "Mahasagar", "Aranya", "Chhaya Mat Chhuna Man", "Kagaar Ki Aag", "Samay Sakshi Hai", "Tumhare Liye" and "Su-Raj". With his intellectual memoirs, "Uttar-Parv" and "Aathva Sarg," as well as his poetry collection "Neel Nadi Ka Vriksh," he left a significant mark. His travelogues such as "Yatrayein" and "Norway: Suraj Chamke Adhi Raat" received special attention. He also wrote an untold story of the agony in the torture camp of Kala Pani called "Yatna Shivir Mein". His works have been translated and appreciated in various languages apart from all Indian languages, including English, Korean, Norwegian, Italian, Czech, Japanese, Chinese, Burmese, and Nepali. Some of his works were successfully broadcasted and performed through all india Radio and Doordarshan and have also found their place in theatre and cinema. He received numerous national and international honours and awards, adorning his literary career.