Eminent Hindi Writer Mannu Bhandari Passes Away at 90

Renowned writer Mannu Bhandari, a doyen of the 'Nayi Kahani movement' in Hindi literature, passed away on Monday, 15 November, at the age of 90.

Bhandar was suffering from age-related illness and was under treatment at a hospital in Haryana’s Gurugram city, ANI reported.

Born in MP's Bhanpura city in 1931, the late author went on to pen several novels and short stories, one of which, 'Yehi Sach Hai' turned into a successful feature film titled 'Rajnigandha'.

Some of her other notable works include Mahabhoj (1979), Ek Plate Sailab (1962), Teen Nigahen Ek Tasveer (1969), and Trishanku (1999).

She was married to late author Rajendra Yadav.

Tributes for the writer poured in on Twitter on Monday:

We are very sorry about the passing of Mannu Bhandari, a giant of Indian literature. Earlier this year we had the honour of publishing The Best of Mannu Bhandari translated by Vidya Pradhan and with a Foreword by @NamitaGokhale_ Our deepest condolences to her family. pic.twitter.com/rfB4uMjtzE

— Roli Books (@RoliBooks) November 15, 2021

हिंदी की प्रसिद्ध कथाकार मन्नू भंडारी का 90 साल की उम्र में निधन।। विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि 💐#ManuBhandari pic.twitter.com/tsX4PMu05W

— Gaurav Mujewar (@GauravMujewar) November 15, 2021

What a great loss to the world of literature. I remember watching Rajnigandha and thinking how progressive it was. That's when I got to know it was based on a story by Mannu Bhandari. I had to read more by her, which I did. In English and in Hindi. Please read her. RIP, Mannuji. pic.twitter.com/I6TCbxiK9A

— vivek tejuja 🌈 (@vivekisms) November 15, 2021

#Mannu Bhandari’s #YehiSachHai was published in 1966.This Hindi short story offers deep insights into the quandary of a woman who has to make tough choices regarding her career&her life partner. Adapted by #BasuChatterjee, screenwriter par excellence.@scroll_in @irfaniyat @p1j pic.twitter.com/z7OpDkJWza

— nirupama kotru (@nirupamakotru) November 15, 2021