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{{Short description|Indian litterateur}}
{{Infobox writer
| birth_date = 1 June 1931
| death_date = 1 September 2023
| occupation = {{Cslist|Scholar|writer|literary critic}}
| subject = [[Hindi literature]]
| awards = [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] (2017)
| birth_place = [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| image = Ramesh Kuntal Megh.jpg
| caption = Megh in 2018
| native_name = रमेश कुंतल मेघ
| native_name_lang = hi
| nationality = Indian
| birth_name = Ramesh Prasad Misra
| death_place = [[Chandigarh]], India
| alma_mater = [[Banaras Hindu University]]
}}

'''Ramesh Kuntal Megh''' (Hindi: रमेश कुंतल मेघ; 1 June 1931 – 1 September 2023) was an Indian Hindi scholar, writer, and literary critic, known for his contributions to [[Hindi literature]], particularly in the field of progressive criticism. He received the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 2017 for his literary criticism work ''Vishwa Mithak Sarit Sagar'' (''World Myth Sarit Sagar''), a significant exploration of interdisciplinary approaches to mythology and aesthetics in literature.

== Early life and education ==
Ramesh Kuntal Megh was born Ramesh Prasad Misra in 1 June 1930 in [[Kanpur, India]].<ref name=":2" /> He developed an early interest in Hindi literature and pursued advanced studies in the field, establishing himself as a dedicated scholar of Hindi language and aesthetics.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Condolences pour in for celebrated Hindi literature scholar Ramesh Kuntal Megh |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/condolences-pour-in-for-celebrated-hindi-literature-scholar-ramesh-kuntal-megh-540912/ |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |title=आलोचक रमेश कुंतल मेघ का निधन, 'विश्वमिथकसरित्सागर' के लिए मिला साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/literature/ramesh-kuntal-megh-passed-away-in-92-years-chandigarh-sahitya-akademi-award-for-vishwa-mithak-saritsagar-7427867.html |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref>

Megh earned a BSc in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry from [[Allahabad University]], [[Prayagraj]], before obtaining a PhD in Literature from [[Banaras Hindu University]], [[Varanasi]]. He was a disciple of the scholar Acharya [[Hazari Prasad Dwivedi]].<ref name=":4" />

== Career ==
Megh began his career under the mentorship of the Hindi novelist and literary historian [[Hazari Prasad Dwivedi]], who brought Megh to the Department of Hindi at [[Panjab University]], [[Chandigarh]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=A nomad's quest for new meaning in literature, arts |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/ludhiana/a-nomad-s-quest-for-new-meaning-in-literature-arts-523772/ |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref>

There, Megh contributed to shaping the curriculum and mentoring students in [[Hindi literature]]. He later served at the Regional Centre for Education, [[Jalandhar]], and subsequently at [[Guru Nanak Dev University]], [[Amritsar]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

As a critic, Megh was noted for expanding the scope of progressive criticism in Hindi literature, emphasising interdisciplinary approaches that integrated aesthetics and cultural analysis. His work ''Vishwa Mithak Sarit Sagar'', published in 2016, is considered a seminal contribution to literary criticism, exploring global mythological narratives and their relevance to Hindi literature. The work earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2017, recognising his contribution to the field.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />

Megh was also known for his mastery of ''Saundrabodh'' (aesthetics), as noted by poet Chander Trikha, who described him as a "master of aesthetics" who devoted his life to research and writing. His scholarly influence extended beyond academia, inspiring students and writers in Chandigarh and Punjab to engage deeply with Hindi literature.<ref name=":3" />

== Personal life ==
Megh was married and had a daughter, Shiprali Megh, who survived him. Megh spent his later years in [[Chandigarh]], where he remained active in literary circles until his health declined due to [[Alzheimer's dementia]], which he battled for three years before his passing.<ref name=":3" />

== Awards ==
[[Sahitya Akademi Award]] (2017) for ''Vishwa Mithak Sarit Sagar'' (Literary Criticism, Hindi)<ref>{{Cite web |title=रमेश कुंतल मेघ को मिला साहित्य अकादमी सम्मान |url=https://www.amarujala.com/kavya/halchal/ramesh-kuntal-megh-sahitya-academy-award |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>

== Selected works ==
*''Samudra Se Uthata Pahad'' (2006)
*''Vishwa Mithak Sarit Sagar'' (2016) – Literary criticism exploring global mythological narratives.<ref name=":0" />

== Death ==
Megh died on 1 September 2023 at the age of 92 due to a [[heart attack]] in Sector 16, [[Chandigarh]]. As per his wishes, his body was donated to the [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research]] (PGI) in [[Chandigarh]] for medical research.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |title=Writers pay tributes to Sahitya Akademi award winner Ramesh Kuntal Megh |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/tributes-paid-to-eminent-hindi-scholar-ramesh-kuntal-megh-in-chandigarh-and-punjab-after-passing-away-at-92-101693678212354.html |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Condolences pour in for celebrated Hindi literature scholar Ramesh Kuntal Megh |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/condolences-pour-in-for-celebrated-hindi-literature-scholar-ramesh-kuntal-megh-540912/ |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=स्मृति शेष: प्रसिद्ध साहित्यकार व समालोचक प्रो. रमेश कुंतल मेघ का निधन, मानवता के लिए छोड़ गए देह |url=https://www.amarujala.com/chandigarh/veteran-hindi-litterateur-professor-ramesh-kuntal-megh-passed-away-in-chandigarh-2023-09-03 |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>

His death prompted tributes from writers and scholars across Chandigarh and Punjab, with figures such as Punjabi poet [[Gurbhajan Gill]] praising his dedication and contributions to literary education.<ref name=":3" />

== References ==
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[[Category:1931 births]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi]]
[[Category:Scholars from Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:People from Kanpur]]
[[Category:2023 deaths]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian scholars]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian scholars]]
[[Category:Indian literary critics]]
[[Category:Hindi-language Indian writers]]

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