Name Chandradhar Guleri Died 1922 | Role Writer | |
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Books Guleri racana-sancayana, Usane kaha tha | ||
चंद्रधर शर्मा गुलेरी की कहानी उसने कहा था, Usne Kaha Tha - Story Writer Chandradhar Sharma Guleri
Chandradhar Sharma ' ' (1883–1922), was a writer and scholar of Hindi, Sanskrit, Prakrit and Pali from Jaipur, India, . Described as a versatile genius, he is known as the author of Usne Kaha Tha ( Hindi उसने कहा था ), first published in 1915, which is debated to be the first short story in Hindi. He is also remembered for his efforts to preserve the Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur.
Contents
- Usne Kaha Tha Story Writer Chandradhar Sharma Guleri
- Academic career
- Popular culture
- Source material publications
- References
Academic career
Pandit Guleri graduated from Allahabad University and later headed the Department of Sanskrit at Mayo College, Ajmer. In 1922, he was appointed to the Manindra Chandra Nandi Chair in Ancient History and Religion at Banaras Hindu University.
Popular culture
The story Usne Kaha Tha was brought to the big screen in 1960. Produced by Bimal Roy, the film starred Sunil Dutt and Nanda and directed by Moni Bhattacharjee.