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Gulshan Nanda's novels were waited by readers all over North India and were sold in millions on literally every book stall or store on popular corners of all North Indian cities. He was known more for his pocketbook style books sold as pulp fiction but he was genuinely good author and was not considered a classical literary figure simply because he wrote romantic fiction and his works were published in popular format. Many of his popular novels were made into very popular movies. Gulshan Nanda, was popular Indian novelist and screenwriter, many of whose novels were adapted into Hindi films in 1960s and 1970s, including over a dozen big hits of the period, Kaajal (1965), Kati Patang (1970), Khilona (1970), Sharmeelee (1971) and Daag (1973). His stories ranged from social, romantic to action thrillers.He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Story six times, Kaajal (1965), Neel Kamal (1968), Khilona (1970), Kati Patang (1970) and Naya Zamana (1971) and Mehbooba (1976).He passed away on November 16, 1985.His son Rahul Nanda is veteran publicity designer for Bollywood and conceived the concept of Akshay Kumar starrer, Patiala House.One of the fans wrote about the favorite author :"Gulshan Nanda has been one of the most successfull novelists of our times. He has written hundreds of popular novels reaching millions of readers.A number of Bollywood blockbusters have been made on his novels. His plots were always interwoven with masterly craft of a wordsmith. His focus is always on social issues which he deals with an undercurrent of romance.His romanticism is always in tune with moral issues. He just mesmerises his readers with the magic of his pen.He was also a shayer and wrote shayeri in his novels like-Sheeshe Ki Deewar,Vaapsi and Naya Zamaana.This article is justa show of affection to my favourite story teller." Year Film Story Screenplay Note 1964 Phoolon Ki Sej Yes Andhere Chirag novel 1965 Kaajal Yes Maadhavi novel 1966 Sawan Ki Ghata Yes Yes Shakti Samanta 1967 Patthar Ke Sanam Yes 1968 Neel Kamal Yes 1970 Kati Patang Yes Yes Khilona Yes Won Filmfare Best Movie Award 1971 Sharmeelee Yes Naya Zamana Yes 1973 Daag Yes Yash Chopra debut as producer Jheel Ke Us Paar Yes Yes Jugnu Yes Joshila Yes 1974 Ajnabee Yes Yes 1976 Bhanwar Yes Mehbooba Yes Yes Sisakate Saaz novel 1978 Azaad Yes 1983 Bade Dil Wala Yes 1984 Bindiya Chamkegi Yes 1985 Baadal Yes 1987 Nazrana Yes

An incomplete list of his works. Some of the titles are not properly spelled so please forgive me for that. If you can add any more on this versatile authors, please use comment box.

Aankhni ataria aansu chhalkya 3 editions - first published in 1983 Bhanwar 3 editions - first published in 1972 Patita 3 editions - first published in 1980 Wapsi 3 editions - first published in 1978 Chir-pratiksha 2 editions - first published in 1978 Gaylord 2 editions - first published in 1977 Kachni diwal 2 editions - first published in 1976 Kali Ghata 2 editions - first published in 1965 Maili chandni 2 editions - first published in 1965 Man mamta ne maya 2 editions - first published in 1984 Mehndi 2 editions - first published in 1979 Nilkanth 2 editions - first published in 1972 Pale Khan 2 editions - first published in 1978 Piyasa savan 2 editions - first published in 1970 Roopjivininee vyatha 2 editions - first published in 1982 Shagun 2 editions - first published in 1981 Shamna akhare shamnaj 2 editions - first published in 1975 Sharmilee 2 editions Sitaron se aage 2 editions - first published in 1979 Syamal rajni 2 editions - first published in 1973 Tin ikke 2 editions - first published in 1971 EK nadi be Kinara 2 editions - first published in 1972 Chinagari 2 editions - first published in 1970 Nilkamal 2 editions - first published in 1972 Prem ane vasna 2 editions - first published in 1983 Gall-k?ce 2 editions - first published in 1969 Kajal 2 editions - first published in 1977 Ghat ka patthar 2 editions - first published in 1974 Ajnabi 2 editions first published in 1973 Main akeli 2 editions - first published in 1900 Aasman Chup hai 1 edition - first published in 1978 Ajanu man 1 edition - first published in 1973 Ame rahaya abol 1 edition - first

published in 1976 Amrat chhalkya mamtana 1 edition - first published in 1981 Andhere Chiragh 1 edition - first published in 1968 Anokhi dwidha 1 edition Darapoka 1 edition - first published in 1966 Arpan Samarpan 1 edition - first published in 1984 Awara badal 1 edition - first published in 1983 Bhamvara 1 edition - first published in 1972 Bhanvar 1 edition - first published in 1974 Changari 1 edition - first published in 1970 Dev Chhaya 1 edition - first published in 1978 Ek hadi, be Kinara 1 edition - first published in 1979 Ek nadi do pat 1 edition - first published in 1971 Toote pankh 1 edition - first published in 1965 Frozen lips 1 edition - first published in 1967 Ghat Ka pathar 1 edition Gunaha ke phula 1 edition - first published in 1963 Gunah ka rishta 1 edition Gunah ke phool 1 edition - first published in 1970 Gunah ke phul 1 edition Hai vavalonu 1 edition - first published in 1977 Haiyani hunf 1 edition - first published in 1980 Jalati pyas 1 edition - first published in 1980 Jalti Chattan 1 edition - first published in 1976 Javanmard Palekhan 1 edition - first published in 1990 Jeel ke us paar 1 edition Kachana Kankan 1 edition - first published in 1978 Kachari diwal 1 edition - first published in 1984 Kachki chudiya 1 edition Kalankini 1 edition - first published in 1976 Kalankit Chandhni 1 edition first published in 1974 Kalankni 1 edition - first published in 1982 Kamini 1 edition - first published in 1978 Kanch ki churiyon 1 edition - first published in 1971 Kantak Shaiya 1 edition - first published in 1971 Kati patang 1 edition - first published in 1968 Khilti Kali 1 edition - first published in 1977 K?nca k? c??iy?n 1 edition - first published in 1965 Lakshman-rekha 1 edition - first published in 1983 Larajate aansoo 1 edition - first published in 1982 Machali mitha jalani 1 edition - first published in 1982 Madhavi 1 edition - first published in 1971 Mahorun badlai gayun 1 edition - first published in 1986 Manano Maheraman 1 edition - first published in 1992 Man no maheraman 1 edition - first published in 1973 Manzilo badlaigai 1 edition - first published in 1977 Naya zamana 1 edition - first published in 1971 Neel Kamal 1 edition - first published in 1968 Nilkath guarati 1 edition - first published in 1978 Neelakamala 1 edition - first published in 1967 Nil kanth 1 edition - first published in 1965 Pani ni jal 1 edition - first published in 1973 Patthar ke hont? 1 edition - first published in 1969 Patthar ke hont 1 edition Payasa Sawan 1 edition - first published in 1979 Phagan ni aag 1 edition - first published in 1975 Pinjara 1 edition - first published in 1990 Pranaybandh 1 edition - first published in 1972 Preetam aan milo 1 edition Prem ane vasana 1 edition - first published in 1976 Raakh aur angare 1 edition - first published in 1976 Rang pinchhi ne hayun 1 edition - first published in 1978 Rakh aur angare 1 edition - first published in 1968 Sajiv mamta nirjiv mrutya 1 edition - first published in 1977 Sanwli raat 1 edition - first published in 1975 Sapnan sari padyan 1 edition - first published in 1984 Sharmeeli 1 edition - first published in 1976 Shishe ki diwar 1 edition - first published in 1900 Shravan Tarshiyo 1 edition - first published in 1983 Shyamal Rajui 1 edition - first published in 1990 Sindoor 1 edition Sisakte saz 1 edition - first published in 1971 Sanjh ki bela 1 edition - first published in 1965 Sanvlii raat 1 edition - first published in 1968 Sonekee Lanka 1 edition Sone ki lanka 1 edition Soona padela saaj 1 edition - first published in 1979 Sravan tarasiyo 1 edition - first published in 1983 Sukhe ped sabz patte 1 edition Sukhi dhara Kichad bhari 1 edition - first published in 1973 Swapana sari padya 1 edition - first published in 1977 Tarsi sarovar ne Kanthe 1 edition - first published in 1977 Tarsya ame Vahalna 1 edition - first published in 1983 Tarsyu tan tarsi hun 1 edition - first published in 1975 Teen ikke 1 edition Teen rang 1 edition Tinha Chand 1 edition - first published in 1978 Tute pam?kha 1 edition - first published in 1965 Tuti dor Patangni 1 edition - first published in 1973 Toote pankh 1 edition - first published in 1968 Kantak shayya 1 edition - first published in 1982 Antarni aankhe 1 edition - first published in 1982 Ek bhool Ek phool 1 edition - first published in 1983 Kati patang 1 edition - first published in 1972 Madhavi 1 edition - first published in 1964Fiction, Hindi Short stories, India in fiction, Short stories, Hindi Gulshan Nanda : Popular Hindi Fiction writer by newseditor