| Laxman Rao | |
|---|---|
 Rao in 2014 | |
| Native name | लक्ष्मण राव |
| Born | (1952-07-22) 22 July 1952 (age 72) Talegaon Dashasar, Amravati, Maharashtra |
| Occupation | Writer, Tea Seller |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | Delhi University, Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Genre | Novels |
| Subject | Various Themes |
| Years active | 1975 |
| Notable awards | Bhartiya Anuvad Parishad |
Laxman Rao is an Indian writer and tea-seller. The author of over 24 novels, plays and political essays, Rao, a graduate of Delhi University, is also a sidewalk tea-seller in Delhi. Rao says that his books are based on ideas he gets while interacting with his customers and his writings revolve around their personal struggles. But, unlike Rao who is poor, most of the protagonists in his books are rich and well to do. Reviewers have said that his books "exude a rare sense of honesty and humility" and that his "writings are woven around ground realities of life". Rao is also known in Europe, where articles are written about him, e.g. in Germany.
Books and Novels
Books
- Premchand Ka Vyyaktitva
- The Barrister Gandhi
- Bhartiya Arthshastra
- Pradhanmantri: Indira Gandhi Ke Karyakaal Par Aadharit
- Drishtekonn: Vartamaan Ghatnaon Par Aadharit
- Abhivyaktie: Jwalant Samasyaon Par Aadharit Sahityik Vishleshan
- Adhyapak: Hindi Play
- Mannviki Hindi Sahitya
- Ahannkarr: Satya Ghatnaon Par Aadharit Sahityik Vishleshan
- Betiyoon Ka Astitva: Motivational Book
- Navyuvakon Ka Uttardayitvva: Motivational Book
Novels
- Nai Duniya Ki Nai Kahani (First Novel, 1979)
- Rammdas: Vidyarthi Jeevan Par Aadharit Shikshaprad Upanyas
- Dansh: Samajik Ghatnaon Par Aadharit Prernatmak Upanyas
- Renuu: Mahila Pradhan Prernatmak Upanyas
- Pattiyon Ki Sarsaraahat: Samajik Bandhanon Par Aadharit Maarmik Upanyas
- Narmmada: Prem Prasangon Par Aadharit Maarmik Upanyas
- Love Beyond Social Confines: Romantic Suspense Novel
Awards and recognition
- Bhartiya Anuvad Parishad
References
- Ramesh, Randeep (16 November 2005). "Writer, publisher and tea-seller caters to a readership thirsting for Hindi". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- Sharma, Manoj (31 March 2012). "A man of his words". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- Marks, Zach (25 November 2013). "The Bard of the Tea Stall". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- Schultens, René (2014). "3-4/2014 - eine Begegnung mit Laxman Rao". Südasienbüro e.V. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- Ahmed, Nehal (6 March 2021). "Laxman Rao, novelist and playwright, sold chai from his stall in Delhi until the lockdown". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 June 2021.