Surendra Kishore

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Surendra Kishore
Born (1947-01-02) 2 January 1947 (age 78)
Bharahapur, Saran district, Bihar, India
OccupationJournalist
Known forPolitical reporting, Hindi journalism
Awards Padma Shri (2024)

Surendra Kishore (born 2 January 1947) is an Indian journalist and columnist known for his reporting and commentary on politics and social issues in Bihar. Active in Hindi journalism since the 1970s, he has contributed to several major newspapers. In 2024, he received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his work in literature and education. [1]

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Early life and education

Kishore was born in Bharahapur village, Saran district, Bihar, in a farming family. [2] He completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History.

Career

Kishore began as a freelance journalist before entering mainstream media in 1977. [3] Over several decades, he worked with:

He also contributed articles to Dharmyug, Dinman, Ravivar and other publications. [4]

His reporting covered major political developments, and some of his stories were raised in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and the Indian Parliament. [5] [6]

Kishore is also known for interviewing prominent leaders, including Jayaprakash Narayan. [7]

Political activism

Before dedicating himself fully to journalism, he was involved in political activism. In 1969, he was arrested during a protest in New Delhi and spent time in Tihar Jail. He also participated in the JP Movement and was active during the Emergency alongside George Fernandes. [8]

Recognition and impact

Kishore's work has been cited by public figures and editors as an example of independent Hindi journalism. [9] Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, referred to him as "a walking and talking encyclopedia". [8] His personal library and reference collection attract researchers from Bihar and beyond. [2]

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 "Padma Awards 2024" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 "पद्मश्री अवार्ड घर पहुंचा, पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर दिल्ली नहीं जा सके". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "बिहार: वरिष्ठ पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर को पद्मश्री सम्मान". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "गांव में खुशी का माहौल, वरिष्ठ पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर को पद्मश्री सम्मान". Hindustan (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर को पद्मश्री अवार्ड". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Media veterans Hormusji Cama, Kundan Vyas, Surendra Kishore presented with Padma Awards". Storyboard18. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "पद्मश्री से सम्मानित वरिष्ठ पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर". Moneycontrol Hindi (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Padma Shri for Surendra Kishore: Honest Journalist Whose Writings Bear Signature of Karpoori Thakur's Life". News18. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  9. ↑ "वरिष्ठ पत्रकार सुरेंद्र किशोर को पद्मश्री, भाषा, शिक्षा और पत्रकारिता में अहम योगदान". News4Nation (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
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