Rajendra Kher

ABOUT THE AUTHOR RAJENDRA KHER

Rajendra Kher was born in Pune, India on 3rd of January 1961. He completed his graduation from Pune University and is been writing since last 25 years. His father late Mr. B. D. Kher was also a prolific author with over a hundred books published out of which more than a couple have been garnered with awards both at National and International level. This background has helped Rajendra develop a liking for writing in the early years.

He has a count of 12 works published till date, and majority of them are translated and widely accepted across languages throughout India and abroad. Mr. Kher has received 6 prestigious awards for his contribution in the field of literature so far. His work includes a novel Digvijay (The Victory) a novel on the life of Napoleon, ‘The Silent Reformer’ (detailing the life and times of revered Pandurang Shastri Athavale, founder of Swadhyay Parivar, translation of original Marathi novel: Deha Zala Chandanacha), Dhananjay, a novel on the life of Arjuna, Bindusarovar (The Bindu Lake), philosophical fantasy which became popular among the readers and appeared in TOP 5 book-list of prestigious news-paper. Novel on Rishi Agastya -'Mandarya' and novel on the ancient lovely episode of king Udayan and princess Vasavdatta- 'Udayan' received equal response from the readers. 'Udayan; The Forgotten Pandava' is the English version of 'Udayan' published by Platinaum Press. Devanchya Rajyaat (Gods' Empire), Aum Tat Sat - Daily Meditation of Bhagavad-Gita, 'Geeta-shastra', 'Life After Life; Lifting the Veil on Death', 'Mrutyucha Sohala aani Paralokache Swaroop' are the other popular books.

He has had his fare share of experience in the film business, having spent around 10 years in Indian Film Industry both for small and big screen. A notable 2 years of this journey were spent as Programme Director for a renowned TV channel. He has to his credit numerous scripts, screenplays and short stories for newspapers and magazines.

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