Hindi writer KL Nandan cremated

Eminent Hindi writer and journalist Kanhaiya Lal Nandan, who passed away at a private hospital in the city, was cremated in New Delhi today.

Around 500 people from various fields like politics, art, culture, literature and journalism paid tributes to Nandan. Senior BJP leader L K Advani, ICCR president and former Union minister Karan Singh and Delhi Hindi Academy vice-president Ashok Chakradhar were also present.

The late writer's remains were consigned to flames at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi.

Nandan (77) was admitted to a private hospital on Wednesday evening after he complained of low blood pressure and breathlessness. He died yesterday.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Honoured with the Padamshree and Bharatendu awards, Nandan had worked as an editor of Parag, Sarika and Dinman magazines. He had also worked as features editor of Navbharat Times.

Author of more than three dozen books, Nandan was also known as a poet and lyricist.

Nandan's major works include 'Ghat Ghat Ka Pani', 'Aag Ke Rang' and 'Guzra Kaha Kaha Se'.

Before entering the field of journalism, he taught at the Mumbai University for a period of four years.