Shri Vishnu Bhatia
Shri Vishnu Bhatia was born on 21 April 1941 in Karachi, Sind [Pakistan]. He pursued studies in Inter Arts and earned qualifications in Hindi [Ratan] and Sanskrit [Koved]. Later settling in Mulund, Mumbai, he built a strong foundation as a creative writer before entering the field of journalism.
He turned to journalism in the mid-1970s, joining Hindustan Daily due to financial necessities. At a time when experienced translators and sub-editors were becoming scarce, his creative talent proved to be a valuable asset to the newspaper. Known for his speed and clarity of writing, he quickly established himself in journalism. A keen reader and diligent scholar, his column Haftevar Potamal [Weekly Stock] and other topical articles gained wide popularity among readers.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 21-4-1941
- Place of Birth: Karachi, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: Inter Arts, Ratan (Hindi),
Koved (Sanskrit) - Permanent Address: Mumbai, India.
As Journalist
Radio Plays:
Vishnu Bhatia has also written the following Radio Plays:
- Bebu O Bebu
- Akh Pharke, Dil Dharke [Twinkle in Eye Beating of Heart].
- Inam [Reward].
- Nind Na Kar Nandan [Do Not Oversleep].
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- Lifetime Achievement Award, 1995 [At Mumbai by Akhil Bharat Sindhi Boli Ain Sahit Sabha].
Additional Information
He is a renowned prolific Short Story writer and some of his short stories have been translated in other Indian languages, such as Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam and English.
Finale
Vishnu Bhatia was basically an established creative writer. He turned to journalism comparatively at later stage, when he joined Hindustan Daily in mid-seventies, due to financial compulsions. He was a great asset to the paper as the old timer good translators and Sub Editors were in the process of exhaustion. At that time journalism was called fast writing and Vishnu’s fertile creativity helped him to get established in the field speedily. As voracious reader and studious man, his column Haftevar Potamal [weekly stock] and other tropical articles have proved to be very popular to readers.