Pandit Sharma - A Lifestory

Pandit Nalin Vilochan Sharma, a big name in Hindi writing, was a famous writer, teacher, and critic whose impact lasted for many years. His career, full of smart comments and important studies, started in 1978 with his amazing work on the social and political ideas in Premchand's writings. This early win got him into the world of teaching, and he later became a professor at Delhi University, where he guided many students. His classes, often called "eyeopening" by his past students, were known for their humor and deep understanding. He wasn't just in the world of teaching; Sharma's important essays on modern Hindi movies, especially his smart look at the parallel cinema movement of the 1980s and how it changed storytelling, are very wellregarded. His piece on the movie "Arth" (1982), for example, is still seen as a very important work in movie criticism. A friend called him "a master of his work, with an amazing ability to understand both the story and the social background of a work." Besides his lots of writing and teaching, Sharma took part in many writing events over the years, including the important World Hindi Conference of 2005 where he gave a great main speech. He also wrote for newspapers; his articles in "The Hindustan Times" were looked forward to, giving clever comments and good observations on writing. His work keeps inspiring new writers and critics, making him one of the most important voices in modern Hindi writing.