Gopal Prasad Vyas (13 February 1915 – 28 May 2005) was an Indian poet, known for his humorous poems. His poems have been compiled into several books such as ''To Mein Kya Karoon'', ''Ras Rasamrit'', ''Maff Kijiye'' and ''Baat Baat Mein Baat''. The story of his life has been documented in a biography, ''Bahuayami Jeevan Ke Dhani Pt Gopal Prasad Vyas'', written by Santosh Matta, published by Prabhat Books in 2015. He was honoured by the

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in 1965, with the award of

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, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his contributions to the field of literature.

Biography

Early life

Gopal Prasad Vyas was born, according to his school certificate, on 13 February 1915 in ''Mahmadpur'', near ''Gowardhan'' town,

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. He was educated in Mathura only up to Class 7. He was unable go for examination for that due to

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Marriage

He was married to Asharfi Devi, daughter of ''Pratap Ji'' from

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in 1931.

Career

He was an editor in ''Dainik Hindustan'', ''Sahitya Sandesh'', ''Rajasthan Patrika'', ''Sanmarg'' and Editor in Chief of ''Vikassheel Bharat''. He was active in column writing from 1937 and till his death. He was the founder of ''Rastriya Kavi-Sammelan'', an event held annually at the

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Death

He died on Saturday, 28 May 2005 at his residence at B-52, Gulmohar Park, New Delhi.

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* Recipients of the Padma Shri in literature & education 1915 births 2005 deaths 20th-century Indian poets Indian male poets 20th-century Indian male writers {{India-writer-stub