Kumar Shailendra
Renowned Author & Academician
Ghazipur Lit Fest presented by Bharat Dialogues is glad to welcome Kumar Shailendra as our esteemed speaker. Kumar Shailendra is a celebrated poet, author, and academician from Zamania, Ghazipur, who has been shaping Hindi, English, and Bhojpuri literature for over five decades. Known as a leading voice of Nav-Geet, his poetic works—Dhoop Liphaphe Mein and Aaine Ki Peeth Par Kalai Nahi—have earned critical acclaim. With nearly a dozen books ready for publication, his writings have appeared in top literary journals like Kadambini, Navgeet, and dailies including Dainik Jagran and Amar Ujala. Honoured with the “Kavyashashtri” award and the “Karamveer Puraskar” by iCONGO & the UN, he remains a powerful literary force rooted in India’s heartland.