Chinu Modi, also known by his pen name Irshad, was a Gujarati language poet, novelist, short story writer and critic from Gujarat, India. Educated in languages, he taught at various institutions and established himself as a poet and author. Wikipedia
Born: September 30, 1939, Vijapur, India
Died: March 19, 2017 (age 77 years), Paldi, Ahmedabad, India
Education: Gujarat University, Gujarat Vidyapith, St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, and more
Notable awards: Ushanas Prize; 1982-1983; Narsinh Mehta Award; 2008; Vali Gujarati Gazal Award; 2010; Sahitya Akademi Award; 2013
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