Anand () is a name of

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आनन्द (''ānanda''), which means

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or joy.

People with the surname Anand

Engineers and scientists

B. K. Anand Bal Krishan Anand (1917–2007) was an Indian physiologist and pharmacologist. He was credited for the discovery of the feeding center in the hypothalamus in 1951. He is considered the founder of modern Neurophysiology in India. He was born in ...

(1917–2007), Indian physiologist and pharmacologist *

Nitya Anand Nitya Anand (born 1 January 1925 in Layallpur, British India) is a medicinal chemist who was the director of Central Drug Research Institute in Lucknow from 1974 to 1984. In 2005, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Indian Pharmacopoeia Com ...

(born 1925), Indian scientist

Sports

Amrik Anand This is a list of cricketers who have played first-class, List A or Twenty20 cricket for Southern Punjab cricket team. Seasons given are first and last seasons; the player did not necessarily play in all the intervening seasons. Players in bo ...

(born 1947), Indian cricketer *

Chetan Anand (badminton) Chetan Anand Buradagunta (born 8 July 1980) is a badminton player from India. Anand is a four-time national champion in 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010, and three-time South Asian Games men's singles champion in 2004, 2006 and 2010. He has a career ...

(born 1980), Indian badminton player *

Subramanian Anand Subramanian Anand (born 14 January 1986) is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and leg-break bowler who played for Badureliya Sports Club in Sri Lanka. Anand made his cricketing debut for Badureliya Sports Club in a List A match ag ...

(born 1986), Sri Lankan cricketer * Jagrit Anand (born 1989), Indian cricketer

Entertainment

A. V. Anand A. V. Anand (born 16 April 1936) is a Carnatic musician and mridangam player. Anand was taught to play mridangam by ghatam player K. S. Manjunath from a young age and has worked as an accompanist for Carnatic musicians, including Chowdiah, Chem ...

(born 1936), Indian musician *

Akshay Anand John Gardner (born 30 January 1969), known professionally as Akshay Anand is an Indian actor who appears mainly in Hindi films and television. Early life and career Anand was born as John Gardner and he assumed the name Akshay inspired by his ...

, Indian actor *

Ambika Anand Ambika Anand (born 15 September 1980) is an Indian TV anchor and fashion consultant at NDTV. She has previously anchored shows like ''Eyes on Style'', ''Band Baajaa Bride'' Season 7, ''Big Fat Indian Wedding'', ''I'm Too Sexy For My Shoes'', a ...

(born 1980), Indian television anchor and editor *

Anand Raj Anand Anand Raaj Anand is an Indian composer, lyricist and playback singer in the Hindi film industry. He was nominated for the Best Music Director Filmfare Award for ''Kaante'' (2003). Early life Anand Raj was born on 8 November 1961 in Delhi in ...

, Indian music director, composer, lyricist and playback singer *

Anita Anand Anita Anand (born May 20, 1967) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who serves as the minister of national defence since 2021. She has represented the riding of Oakville in the House of Commons since the 2019 federal election, sitting as ...

(born 1972), British radio and television presenter and journalist *

Chetan Anand (director) Chetan Anand (3 January 1921 – 6 July 1997) was a Hindi film producer, screenwriter and director from India, whose debut film, '' Neecha Nagar'', was awarded the Grand Prix Prize (Now Golden Palm) at the first ever Cannes Film Festival in 1946. ...

(1921–1997), Indian producer, screenwriter, and director; member of the Anand family *

Dev Anand Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, through a career that spanned over six decades. He was o ...

(1923–2011), Indian actor, writer, director, and producer; member of the Anand family *

Inder Raj Anand Inder Raj Anand (died 6 March 1987) was an Indian film dialogue and screenwriter in Hindi cinema, who worked on many Raj Kapoor films, starting with '' Aag'' (1948), '' Aah'' (1953), ''Anari'' (1959) and '' Sangam'' (1963). While formally referr ...

(died 1987), Indian film writer *

K. V. Anand Karimanal Venkatesan Anand (30 October 1966 30 April 2021) was an Indian cinematographer, film director and photojournalist, worked mainly in the Tamil film industry. After a short period as a journalist, he became a cinematographer in the earl ...

(1966–2021), Indian cinematographer, film director and photo journalist *

Mayank Anand Mayank Anand is an Indian actor. Career Mayank's most popular role to date was Dr. Rahul Garewal in ''Dill Mill Gayye'' on STAR One opposite Drashti Dhami. Personal life He married Shraddha Nigam in December 2012. They have since launched a f ...

(born 1979), Indian actor, artist, author and director * Mukul S. Anand (1951–1997), Indian film director and producer *

Nikita Anand Nikita Valentinaa is an Indian model, actress, television presenter and former beauty queen who was crowned Miss India Universe 2003. She represented India at Miss Universe 2003 where she was unplaced, ending India's eleven-year streak of cons ...

(born 1983), Indian model, actress and beauty queen *

Priya Anand Priya Anand (born 17 September 1986) is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Tamil films. She has also appeared in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam films. After pursuing higher studies in the US, she began a career in ...

(born 1986), Indian film actress and model *

Shakti Anand Shakti Anand (born 23 September 1975) is an Indian television actor. He appeared in various television shows like Tenali Rama (TV series), '' Saara Akaash'', ''Sambhav Asambhav'' and ''Ek Ladki Anjaani Si''. The actor also hosted the first sea ...

(born 1975), Indian television actor *

Shilpa Anand Shilpa ( Deva, शिल्पा) is an Indian feminine given name which means "sculpture", "statue" and "work of art". Notable people with the given name Shilpa Jain * Shilpa Anand (born 1982), Indian actress and model * Shilpa Raju (born 19 ...

(born 1982), Indian model, television and movie actress *

Shoma Anand Shoma Anand (born 16 February 1958) is an Indian film and television actress. She started her career opposite Rishi Kapoor in Pramod Chakraborty's romantic-crime movie ''Barood'', then played a role in ''Patita'', produced and directed by the ...

(born 1958), Indian television and film actress *

Siddharth Anand Siddharth Anand (born 31 July 1978) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for directing action thriller films like ''Bang Bang!'' (2014), ''War'' (2019) and '' Pathaan'' (2023). Apart from action thriller fil ...

, Indian film director * Suneil Anand (born 1956), Indian film actor *

Suparna Anand Suparna Anand is an Indian actress from New Delhi. She has appeared in Malayalam and Hindi films. She is known for her portrayal of the titular Vaisali in the movie ''Vaisali'', directed by Bharathan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, as we ...

(born 1969), Indian film actress *

Tinnu Anand Tinu Anand (born Virender Raj Anand, 12 October 1945) is an Indian actor, director, writer and producer in Hindi cinema and a few Telugu and Tamil films. Early life He is the son of veteran writer Inder Raj Anand, brother of producer Bittu An ...

, Indian actor and director * Veebha Anand (born 1991), Indian television actress *

Vijay Anand (filmmaker) Vijay Anand (22 January 1934 – 23 February 2004), also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, editor and actor, who is known for acclaimed films such as '' Guide'' (1965), '' Teesri Manzil'' (1966), '' Jewel ...

(1925–2004), Indian filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, editor, and actor; member of the Anand family

Politics

(born 1967), Canadian lawyer and current Member of Parliament currently serving as

Minister of Public Services and Procurement The minister of public services and procurement (french: ministre des services publics et de l’approvisionnement) is the minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet who is responsible for overseeing the Government of Canada's "common service ...

Deepak Anand Deepak Anand is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election. Deepak is a chemical engineer from Panjab University in India and earned his MBA degree from the Schulich School of ...

(born 1972), Canadian politician,

MPP MPP or M.P.P. may refer to: * Marginal physical product * Master of Public Policy, an academic degree * Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario), Canada * Member of Provincial Parliament (Western Cape), South Africa * ''Merriweather Post Pavil ...

from

Ontario Ontario ( ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada.Ontario is located in the geographic eastern half of Canada, but it has historically and politically been considered to be part of Central Canada. Located in Central C ...

Harvinder "Harry" Anand Harvinder "Harry" Anand is the former Mayor of Laurel Hollow, New York; he was elected on June 19, 2007. He is the first elected Indian-American mayor in the state of New York. He was sworn into office on July 2, 2007. In June 2011, he was reele ...

, Indian-American politician *

Vijay Anand (politician) Vijay Anand ( ta, விஜய் ஆனந்த்: born 7 March 1969), is an anti-corruption activist from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. Anand formed the 5th Pillar organization whose goal is to fight corruption in Indian politics by fie ...

(born 1969), Indian politician

Others

* Anjum Anand (born 1971), British Indian food writer and TV chef *

Adarsh Sein Anand Adarsh Sein Anand (1 November 1936 – 1 December 2017) was the 29th Chief Justice of India, serving from 10 October 1998 to 31 October 2001. Life Anand completed his studies from GGM Science College Jammu (erstwhile Prince of Wales college ...

(1936 - 2017), Indian Chief Justice of the Supreme Court *

Anurag Anand Anurag Anand (born 2 November 1978) is an Indian artist, corporate professional, and author with several bestselling titles in the self-help, general fiction and historical fiction genres. His corporate experience pansGaggan Anand Gaggan Anand (born in Kolkata, India) is an Indian chef and the owner and executive chef of the progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok, Thailand. Biography Anand was born in Kolkata, India to Punjabi parents. He was initially more i ...

, Indian chef * Geeta Anand, Indian journalist *

Harjit Singh Anand Harjit Singh Anand (born 1948 in Jalandhar) is a former senior administrator in the Government of India and former co-president of the EuroIndia Centre, Professor at the Centre for Study of Administration of Relief (Delhi) and President of th ...

(born 1948), Indian government administrator * Javed Anand (born ), Indian journalist and civil rights activist *

Margot Anand Margot Anand (born 27 July 1944) is a French author, teacher, seminar leader and public speaker. She has written numerous books including ''The Art of Sexual Ecstasy''; ''The Art of Everyday Ecstasy''; and ''The Art of Sexual Magic''. Her mother ...

(born 1944), French author, teacher, seminar leader and public speaker *

Mulk Raj Anand Mulk Raj Anand (12 December 1905 – 28 September 2004) was an Indian writer in English, recognised for his depiction of the lives of the poorer castes in traditional Indian society. One of the pioneers of Indo-Anglian fiction, he, together ...

(1905–2004), Indian writer *

Ruchi Anand Ruchi Anand is an Indian-born academic and author living in France. She has authored or contributed to several books in the field of international relations and environmental politics and teaches international relations in France and the Unite ...

, Indian international professor *

Satyapal Anand Satyapal Anand ( hi, सत्य पाल आनंद , ur, ; born April 24, 1931) is an Indian-American poet, critic and writer. He has written several fictional and poetry books in four languages: English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi. He has ...

(born 1931), Indian poet, critic and writer *

Valerie Anand Valerie Anand (born 1937) is a British author of historical fiction. Fiction Under the pen name Fiona Buckley she writes the series of historical mysteries, set in the reign of Elizabeth I of England, featuring "Ursula Blanchard" (whose full na ...

(born 1937), pen name of Fiona Buckley, British author

People with the given name Anand

Academics

Anand Kumar Anand Kumar (born 1 January 1973) is an Indian Mathematics educator best known for his Super 30 programme, which he started in Patna, Bihar in 2002, known for coaching underprivileged students for JEE- Main & JEE-Advanced, the entrance exami ...

(born 1973), Indian mathematician * Anand Menon, United Kingdom professor * Anand Mohan (born 1957), Indian academic * Anand Rai (born 1977), Indian activist, medical officer and ophthalmologist * Anand Reddi, American researcher and global health specialist

Business

* Anand Burman (born 1950s), Indian businessman *

Anand Jain Anand Jain (born 1957) is an Indian business executive. He is the Chairman of Jai Corp Limited, Urban Infrastructure Venture Capital Limited. He has 30 years of experience in various businesses, with an expertise in real estate, finance and capi ...

(born 1957), Indian businessman *

Anand Mahindra Anand Gopal Mahindra (born 1 May 1955) is an Indian billionaire businessman, and the chairman of Mahindra Group, a Mumbai-based business conglomerate. The group operates in aerospace, agribusiness, aftermarket, automotive, components, constru ...

(born 1955), Indian businessman * Anand Rajaraman, Indian-American web and technology entrepreneur *

Anand Lal Shimpi Anand Lal Shimpi (born June 26, 1982) is a former tech journalist and American businessman who retired at the age of 32 from the publishing industry to join the hardware division at Apple Inc. He is primarily known as the founder of the techn ...

(born 1982), American businessman

Entertainment

Anand (actor) Anand is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films along with a few Kannada productions. He has also acted in several Malayalam TV serials. The actor's biggest film till date is Mani Ratnam's bl ...

, Indian film actor *

, Indian music director, composer, lyricist and playback singer *

Anand Babu Anand Babu is an Indian actor who was known for his works in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. He is the son of legendary comedy actor Nagesh. Career He first entered the film industry with Tamil films and also played leading roles in Telugu as well ...

, Indian film actor *

Anand Bhate Anand Bhate (born 29 April 1971) is an Indian classical vocalist from the Kirana gharana. He is popular for his classical singing of songs from the Marathi film '' Balgandharva'' (2011). Early life and training Anand was born in Pune, India ...

(born 1971), Indian classical vocalist * Anand Chitragupth, Indian music director *

Anand Gandhi Anand Gandhi (born Anand Modi, 26 September 1980) is an Indian filmmaker, entrepreneur, media producer, innovator and systems researcher. He is also the founder/CEO of the Mumbai-based new media studio and systems think tank Memesys Culture Lab ...

(born 1980), Indian filmmaker and screenwriter *

Anand Goradia Anand Goradia is an Indian television actor and writer. He is known for his roles in ''ROAR: Tigers of the Sundarbans'' (2014), '' Sanskaar Laxmi'' (2011) and ''Adaalat (2010)''. He played the role of Bundi ruler Rao Surtan Singh in ''Bharat Ka ...

(born 1975), Indian television actor and writer * Anand Jeeva, Indian cinematographer *

Anand Madhusoodanan Anand Madhusoodanan is an Indian film score composer and screenwriter who is known for his works in Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. ...

(born 1988), Indian film score composer *

Anand Modak Anand Modak ( mr, आनंद मोडक) (13 May 1951 – 23 May 2014) was an acclaimed Marathi film composer and music director in Marathi cinema and Marathi theatre, known for his experimental style. He is notable films include ''Lapan ...

(1951–2014), Indian film composer and music director * Anand Narayan (born 1985), Indian television personality and playback singer * Anand L Rai (born 1971), Indian film director and producer * Anand Ranga (born 1975), Indian film director *

Anand Sai Anand Sai ( te, ఆనంద్ సాయి) is an art director in South Indian cinema. He received a state award by Tamil Nadu for his work in the movie ''New''. Sai was born in Parlakhemundi Odisha; his father came to Madras in 1950 to be an art ...

, Indian film art director *

Anand Shetty Anand Shetty (c. 1961 – 21 May 2013) was an Indian athlete who specialized in sprints. He was a nine-time national champion in the 100 metres and 200 metres events between 1982 and 1989. Career Anand Shetty started his career in sports initi ...

, Kannada rapper *

Anand Sivakumaran Anand Sivakumaran is a writer, director based in India. He began his life as a chemical engineer from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, IIT Bombay, before a drastic career change. After dabbling with advertising, journalism and event manage ...

, Indian writer and director *

Anand Suryavanshi Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi (15 December 1975 – 11 November 2022), also known as Anand Suryavanshi, was an Indian television actor. He appeared in over 25 Hindi television shows during his 21-year career and was known for his roles in '' Mamt ...

(born 1957), Indian television actor *

Anand Tucker Anand Tucker (born 24 June 1963) is a film director and producer based in London. He began his career directing factual television programming and adverts. He co-owns the production company Seven Stories. Personal life Tucker was born in Thailan ...

(born 1963), English film director and producer

Politics

Anand (Maoist) Katakam Sudarshan, commonly known by his nom de guerre, Anand (), is a Politburo member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), a banned Maoist insurgent communist party in India. Early life and family Anand was born at Adilabad in Andhr ...

or Katakam Sudarshan, Indian cadre *

Anand Ahirwar Anand Ahirwar (born 1 July 1964) is an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress party. Career He was a member of the Indian 10th Lok Sabha List of Members of the 10th Lok Sabha, (20 June 1991 – 10 May 1996) elected during 199 ...

(born 1964), Indian politician * Anand Babla (1954–2008), Fijian politician of Indian descent * Anand Dev Bhatt, Nepalese writer and politician *

Anand Dighe Dharmaveer Anand Dighe was a senior leader & Thane district Unit Chief of Shiv Sena. He mentored many young politicians from Thane region such as Eknath Shinde & Rajan Vichare. Career Dighe joined politics at young age. He became President of ...

(died 2001), Indian politician *

Anand Narain Mulla Anand Narain Mulla (October 1901 – 13 June 1997) was an Indian Urdu poet. He served as a Member of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Life Anand Narain Mulla was born at Lucknow in the North-Western Provinces of Briti ...

(1901–1997), Indian poet and politician * Anand Bhushan Pandey, Indian politician *

Anand Panyarachun Anand Panyarachun ( th, อานันท์ ปันยารชุน, , ; born 9 August 1932) was Thailand's Prime Minister twice: once in 1991–1992 and again during the latter half of 1992. He was effective in initiating economic and p ...

(born 1932), Thai Prime Minister * Anand Paranjpe (born 1973), Indian industrialist and politician *

Anand Ramlogan Anand Ramlogan is a member of the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago, England & Wales and the British Virgin Islands. He is the founder and head of Freedom Law Chambers which is based in the city of San Fernando, Trinidad. He served as junior counsel to ...

(born 1972), Trinidadian Attorney General *

Anand Satyanand Sir Anand Satyanand, (born 22 July 1944) is a former lawyer, judge and ombudsman who served as the 19th Governor-General of New Zealand from 2006 to 2011. Satyanand was chair of the Commonwealth Foundation for two 2-year terms, ending in De ...

(born 1944), New Zealand Governor-General *

Anand Sharma Anand Sharma (born 5 January 1953) is an Indian politician and former Union Cabinet Minister in charge of Commerce and Industry and Textiles in the Government of India. Since June 2014, Sharma was the Deputy Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, ...

(born 1953), Indian politician *

Anand Singh Anand Singh may refer to: *Anand Singh (Fijian politician) (1948–2020), Fijian lawyer and former politician of Indian descent *Anand Singh (cricketer) (born 1986), Indian cricketer *Anand Singh (Karnataka politician), Indian politician from the s ...

(born 1948), Indian-Fijian lawyer and politician * Anand Mohan Singh, Indian politician * Anand Sen Yadav, Indian politician

Sports

Anand Amritraj Anand Amritraj ( Tamil: ஆனந்த் அம்ரித்ராஜ்; born 20 March 1951) is a former Indian tennis player and businessman. He along with brother Vijay Amritraj led India into the 1974 Davis Cup finals against South Afri ...

(born 1951), Indian tennis player and businessman *

Anand Bais Anand Bais (born 18 July 1991) is an Indian first-class cricketer who plays for Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh (, ; meaning 'central province') is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal, and the largest city is Indore, with Jabal ...

(born 1991), Indian cricketer *

Anand Bhatia Anand Bhatia (born 23 January 1947) is an Indian former cricketer. He played first-class cricket for Delhi and Cambridge University between 1966 and 1969. See also * List of Delhi cricketers This is a list of all cricketers who have pla ...

(born 1947), Indian cricketer *

Anand Deshpande Anand Prakash Deshpande (born 30 January 1970) is a former Indian cricketer who played for Maharashtra in Indian domestic cricket. He played as a left-handed opening batsman. Deshpande toured New Zealand and Pakistan with the India under-19s ( ...

(born 1970), Indian cricketer *

Anand Katti Anand Katti (born 11 July 1972) is a first-class cricketer who played for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. He was born in Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Anand is a right-hand batsman and Slow Left-arm orthodox bowler. He took a hat-trick in the 198 ...

(born 1972), Indian cricketer *

Anand Rajan Anand Rajan is an Indian former first-class cricketer who played for Madhya Pradesh. He was also a member of IPL The Indian Premier League (IPL), also known as TATA IPL for sponsorship reasons, is a men's T20 franchise cricket le ...

(born 1987), Indian cricketer * Anand Tummala (born 1978), Indian American cricketer

Other

Anand (writer) P. Sachidanandan (born 1936), who uses the pseudonym Anand, is an Indian writer, writing primarily in Malayalam. He is one of the known living intellectuals in India. His works are noted for their philosophical flavor, historical context and the ...

or P. Satchidanandan (born 1936), Indian writer *

Anand Bakshi Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was an Indian poet and lyricist. He was nominated for the Filmfare award for Best lyricist a total of 40 times, resulting in 4 wins. Early life Anand Bakshi (Bakshi Anand Prakash Vaid) was bor ...

(1920–2002), Indian poet and lyricist *

Anand Giridharadas Anand Giridharadas () is an American journalist and political pundit. He is a former columnist for ''The New York Times''. He is the author of four books: ''India Calling: An Intimate Portrait of a Nation's Remaking'' (2011), ''The True American: ...

(born 1981), American writer and newspaper columnist *

Anand Gopal Anand Gopal is a writer for The New Yorker magazine and author of ''No Good Men Among the Living: America, the Taliban and the War Through Afghan Eyes'', which describes the travails of three Afghans caught in the war on terror. It was a finalist f ...

, American journalist *

Anand Grover Anand Grover is a senior lawyer known for legal activism in Indian law relating to homosexuality and HIV. Along with his wife Indira Jaising, he is a founder-member of the Lawyers Collective. He was the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the ...

, Indian lawyer * Anand Jon (born 1976), Indian-American fashion designer * Anand Rishiji Maharaj (1900–1992), Indian pattadhar acharya of Jains *

Anand Mahadevan Anand Mahadevan is an Indian- Canadian writer, who was awarded an Honour of Distinction from the Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT writers in 2013.Anand Naidoo Anand Naidoo is a South African anchor and correspondent for CGTN America based in Washington, DC. He currently hosts CGTN America's daily political talk show, The Heat. He joined CGTN America in October 2012 after six years as an anchor for ...

, South African-American news anchor and correspondent *

Anand Neelakantan Anand Neelakantan is an Indian author, columnist, screenwriter, and public speaker. He is known for writing mythological fictions and has authored eleven books in English and one in Malayalam. He follows the style of telling stories based on the ...

(born 1973), Indian author *

Anand Patwardhan Anand Patwardhan (born 18 February 1950) is an Indian documentary filmmaker known for his socio-political, human rights-oriented films. Some of his films explore the rise of religious fundamentalism, sectarianism and casteism in India, while oth ...

(born 1950), Indian documentary filmmaker *

Anand Swarup Sir Anand Swarup, Kt. (6 August 1881 – 24 June 1937) also known as Param Guru Huzur Sahabji Maharaj was the founder of Dayalbagh. He was the fifth revered leader, or Sant Satguru, of the Dayalbagh branch of the Radha Soami sect, who succeeded ...

(died 1937), guru * Anand Viswanathan (born 1969), Indian chess grandmaster *

Anand Yadav Anand Ratan Yadav (Marathi: आनंद रतन यादव; 30 November 1935 – 27 November 2016) was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India. He is best known for his autobiography ''Zombi'' (झोंबी). He was born on 30 November ...

(1935–2016), Indian writer

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