Janki Ballabh Shastri
Acharya Janki Ballabh Shastri was an Indian Hindi writer, including poet and critic.
He declined to accept Padma Shri in 2010 stating his disciples and younger generation deserve the award more than him. He also refused the Padmashri in 1994.
Early life
Janki Ballabh Shastri was born at Maigra village in Gaya district in a Bhumihar Brahmin family.Career
Shastri has written many well-known stories, novels, plays, biographies, essays, ghazals and songs.Among his famous works are "Bandi Mandiram", "Kakali", Radha, Roop Aaroop, Teer Tarang, Meghgeet, "Gaatha", Pashani, Tamsa, Iravati, Kalidas, Ek kiran so Jhaian, "Trai" and "Unkaha Niral".