Vidya Vindu Singh
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Vidya Vindu Singh (born 2 July 1945) is an Indian author in Hindi and Awadhi languages. She is best known for her broad work in folk and children's literature.[1] Singh has been awarded Padma Shri in 2022 by the Government of India for her contributions in the field of literature & education.[2]
Vidya Vindu Singh | |
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Vidya Vindu Singh receiving Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind | |
| Born | 2 July 1945 Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Hindi and Awadhi |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (2022) |
Early life and education
Born in the Jaitpur village of Faizabad district in Uttar Pradesh, Vidya is the daughter of Devanarayan and Pranadevi Singh.[3]
Her initial education was completed from Jalalpur. Thereafter, she completed her M. A. in Hindi literature from Agra University followed by a PhD from Banaras Hindu University.[4]
Career
She has published more than hundred works which include collections of poems, stories and Awadhi folk songs.[4] Moreover, she has also composed more than two dozen folk songs for the festival of Raksha Bandhan in Awadhi and other regional dialects of the region.[5] Apart from her contribution to literature, she is also known for her social work.[6]
Bibliography
- विद्या विन्दु सिंह की 21 कहानियाँ. (2022). (n.p.): Kalpana Prakashan.[7]
- लडडू गोपाल के माई (Laddu Gopal ke Mai): अवधी उपन्यास. (2022). (n.p.): Alina Books.[8]
- फुलवा बरन मन सीता (Phulwa Baran Man Sita): (अवधी कविताएं). (2021). (n.p.): Kalpana Prakashan.[9]
- सड़क पर उगते बच्चे (Sadak Par Ugte Bacche): लघुकथाएँ. (2021). (n.p.): K.K. Publications.[10]
- Awadhi Lokgeet Virasat. (2021). (n.p.): Prabhat Prakashan.[11]
- Uttar Pradesh Ki Lokkathayen. (2021). (n.p.): Prabhat Prakashan.[12]
- Vindu, V. S. (2018). Avadhi Vachik Katha Lok: Abhipray Chintan. India: Prabhat Prakashan Pvt. Limited.[13]
- Siṃha, V. V. (2015). HIRANYAGARBHA. India: Gṛaṇtha Akādamī.[14]
- Siṃha, V. V. (2014). Jangnama. India: Prabhat Prakashan.[15]
- Siṃha, V. V. (2013). Shilantar. India: Grantha Akādamī.[16]
- Siṃha, V. V. (2012). Dholak Rani More Nit Uthi Ayu. India: Jñāna Gaṅgā.[17]
- Siṃha, V. V. (2012). Kāśīvāsa. India: Grantha Akādamī.[18]
Awards
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