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Chandrakant Bakshi was born on 20 August, 1932 in Palanpur, Gujarat, India, is a Gujarati writer. Discover Chandrakant Bakshi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Author |
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74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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20 August, 1932 |
| Birthday |
20 August |
| Birthplace |
Palanpur, Gujarat, India |
| Date of death |
2006 |
| Died Place |
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Chandrakant Bakshi Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Chandrakant Bakshi's Wife?
His wife is Bakula Bakshi
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Bakula Bakshi |
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Reeva |
Chandrakant Bakshi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chandrakant Bakshi worth at the age of 74 years old? Chandrakant Bakshi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Author. He is from India. We have estimated Chandrakant Bakshi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Chandrakant Keshavlal Bakshi (ચંદ્રકાંત કેશવલાલ બક્ષી) was an Indian Gujarati-language author from Gujarat, India and a former Sheriff of Mumbai.
He was known for his bold and new concepts in writing during his time in Gujarati literature.
He is also addressed as Bakshi or Bakshibabu.
Born in Palanpur, he completed higher education and had a business in Calcutta.
He started writing there and later moved to Mumbai for his teaching career.
He wrote 178 books, and wrote extensively in newspaper columns.
Chandrakant Bakshi was born on 20 August 1932 at Palanpur (now in Banaskantha district, Gujarat).
He was second child of Keshavlal Bakshi and Chanchalben, a Gujarati Jain family.
He completed his primary education in Palanpur.
He completed a Bachelor of Arts in 1952 from St. Xavier's College, Bombay (now Mumbai).
He moved to Calcutta (now Kolkata) where he studied for an LL.B.
in 1956 and an M.A. in History in 1963.
He was in the textile business for twelve years and had a garment shop in Calcutta.
He wrote his first short story Makan Nu Bhut (Ghost of the House) at this shop.
He published his first book Padgha Doobi Gaya (Sunken Echoes) in 1957.
Ekra (1963) is one such example.
In his novels, the story was a chief element.
He rejected social and literary taboos in his novels but his works were concerned for readers.
He freely borrowed words and phrases from Hindi, Urdu and English in his works.
He wrote historical fiction like Atitvan and Ayanvritta.
His short stories have themes like complexities of urban life, emotional outbursts, and the atmosphere of war.
He wrote extensively on history and culture.
According to Rediff, his writing was 'sharp and brutal' when he criticised people he disliked.
His biography Bakshinama was partially published in serialised form in Gujarati daily Samkalin.
Some parts were not published due to its violent imagery like urinating on the dead body of his enemy.
He is best known for his sixth novel Paralysis published in 1967, which revolves around protagonist Professor Shah who becomes paralyzed and reminisces about his past life events in hospital.
The novel is translated in Marathi, English and Russian.
Another well known non-fiction book he authored is મહાજાતિ ગુજરાતી (Gujarati - A great race), a book on the traditions, characteristics and behavior of the various castes of Gujarat.
In 1969, he moved to Mumbai and settled there and started teaching history at Raheja College.
He joined Mithibai College as a professor of history and politics from 1970 to 1980.
He also taught post-graduate students at the University of Bombay and was its senate member.
He was the principal of L. S. Rajani Arts and Commerce College from 1980 to 1982 and retired from there.
Later he accepted writing and journalism as his career.
He wrote columns for several dailies and magazines.
He also served as an adviser to Divya Bhaskar daily.
He was appointed to the ceremonial post of Sheriff of Mumbai in 1999 by the Government of Maharashtra.
He died on 25 March 2006 in Ahmedabad following a heart attack.
Bakshi prepared only one draft for his writings.
His language was a mix-up of Gujarati and Urdu words.
His novels and stories had impact of existentialism, his characters are suffering and frustrated yet surviving.
