Ramdarash Mishra

• Name — Ramdarash Mishra • Born — 15 August 1924 • Birthplace — Dumri, Gorakhpur district, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India (now Uttar Pradesh, India) • Died — 31 October 2025 • Place of death — Delhi, India • Occupation — Poet, writer, academic • Language — Hindi • Education — Banaras Hindu University • Genre — Poetry, short stories, novels, literary criticism • Awards — * Padma Shri (2025) • Saraswati Samman (2021) • Sahitya Akademi Award (2015) • Vyas Samman (2011)

Mishra was born in Dumri village of Gorakhpur district in present-day Uttar Pradesh. He completed his higher education at Banaras Hindu University, later serving as a professor in the Hindi department at the University of Delhi. His literary work was marked by a deep connection with rural life, philosophical reflection and humanist themes. His notable poetry collections included Banaya Hai Maine Ye Ghar Dhire Dhire and Main Toh Yahan Hoon, for which he received the Saraswati Samman. His short stories and novels often explore social change, village life, and existential questions. Critics regard him as one of the most enduring voices of post-independence Hindi literature. Even past the age of 100, Mishra remained active in writing and public life. He was featured in several national media profiles as one of India's most prolific and resilient writers. Literary critics and scholars have widely acknowledged his unique role in shaping modern Hindi literature. Mishra died in Delhi on 31 October 2025, at the age of 101.