Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Seminar on Shivshankar Pandey's literary contribution draws 150 in Kalyan
Many people who love Hindi books got together for one day to learn about a writer named Shivshankar Pandey.
He wrote stories and other works in the Hindi language.
He was also a teacher who worked in Mumbai.
The meeting happened at a college called B.K. Birla College in a town named Kalyan.
More than 150 people came, including writers and academics.
They talked about his books and why they are important.
Some speakers remembered him as someone who stood up for people who are treated unfairly.
Others said the sharp humour in his writing was also part of his personality.
Everyone agreed his work is a great gift to Hindi literature and will stay relevant for a long time.
The event ended with a thank-you to everyone who helped organise it.
More than 150 literature enthusiasts, writers and academics attended a one-day seminar on Hindi writer Shivshankar Pandey at B.K. Birla College, Kalyan.
The seminar was organised on the theme 'Shivshankar Pandey Ka Sahityik Avdan', focusing on his writings and contribution to Hindi literature.
The inaugural session was chaired by Prof Anil Singh, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Mumbai.
Chief guest Dr Vishnu Sarvade, Professor of Hindi at the University of Hyderabad, shared anecdotes from Pandey's life and literary journey.
Dr Dayanand Bhubal described Pandey as a professor who stood with the marginalised in Mumbai, noting the sharp satire in his writings was reflected in his personality.
- Who
- Hindi writer and educator Shivshankar Pandey; seminar organisers and speakers including Prof Anil Singh, Dr Vishnu Sarvade, Dr Usha Mishra, Dr Dayanand Bhubal and coordinator Dr Shyamsundar Pandey.
- What
- A one-day seminar on the life and literary contribution of Shivshankar Pandey to Hindi literature.
- When
- Exact date not specified in the article; described only as a one-day seminar.
- Where
- B.K. Birla College, Kalyan.
- Why
- To discuss and honour Pandey's writings, his contribution to Hindi literature and his role as an educator.
- Event
- One-day seminar on Shivshankar Pandey's life and literary contribution
- Theme
- Shivshankar Pandey Ka Sahityik Avdan
- Attendance
- More than 150 literature enthusiasts, writers and academics
- Venue
- B.K. Birla College, Kalyan
- Inaugural Session Chair
- Prof Anil Singh, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Mumbai
- Chief Guest
- Dr Vishnu Sarvade, Professor of Hindi, University of Hyderabad
- Seminar Coordinator
- Dr Shyamsundar Pandey
- College Principal
- Dr Avinash Patil