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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Tushar Durgeshbhai Shukla<br />
| image = Tushar Shukla.jpg<br />
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1955|06|29}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Ahmedabad, Gujarat]], India<br />
| education = Master's degree in Gujarati and English literature (Gujarat University), LLB<br />
| alma_mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat University]]<br />
| occupation = Poet, author, lyricist, playwright, media personality<br />
| notable_works = ''Tari Hatheli Ne'', ''Maaro Varsad'', ''Puchhine Thay Nahi Prem''<br />
| father = Durgesh Shukla<br />
| awards = [[Padma Shri]] (2025)<br />
}}<br />
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'''Tushar Durgeshbhai Shukla''' (born 29 June 1955) is an Indian poet, author, and media personality known for his contributions to [[Gujarati literature]] and culture. He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in the field of literature and education in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 Jan 2025 |title=Padma Awards 2025 announced |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2096285 |access-date={{TODAY}} |website=Press Information Bureau—Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="I happily accept this award": Poet Tushar Shukla on receiving Padma Shri |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/i-happily-accept-this-award-poet-tushar-shukla-on-receiving-padma-shri20250126201813/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Tushar Shukla was born into a family with a literary background; his father, Durgesh Shukla, was a Gujarati playwright, author, and poet.<ref name="CreativeYatraBio2">{{cite web |date=2019-02-21 |title=Meet the Beloved Gujarati Poet Tushar Shukla |url=https://creativeyatra.com/culture/meet-beloved-gujarati-poet-tushar-shukla/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Creative Yatra}}</ref> He completed his schooling in Gujarati medium from Swastik Shishu Vihar School in Ahmedabad.<ref name="CreativeYatraBio2" /> He pursued higher education at [[St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad]], studying Gujarati and English literature, followed by a Master's degree from [[Gujarat University]]'s School of Languages.<ref name="CreativeYatraBio2" /> He also completed an LLB degree, though he did not practice law.<ref name="CreativeYatraBio2" /><br />
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== Career ==<br />
=== All India Radio ===<br />
Shukla has had an extensive career with [[All India Radio]], where he started as an announcer. He anchored popular shows and produced programs for children and youth at AIR, including 'Shanabhai and Shakrabhai.'<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tushar Shukla @ R R Sheth Books |url=https://rrsheth.com/rr_author/tushar-shukla/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=R R Sheth Books |language=en-US}}</ref> He retired as the station director of AIR Rajkot.<ref name="CreativeYatraBio2" /><br />
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=== Literary works ===<br />
Tushar Shukla has authored over 30 published books, primarily poetry and essays exploring family issues and social observations.<ref name="GujSahityaForum2">{{cite web |title=Tushar Shukla - Gujarati Sahitya Forum |url=https://www.gujaratisahitya.org/people/tushar-shukla |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Gujarati Sahitya Forum}}</ref><ref name="CreativeYatraBio2" /> His poetry collections include ''Tari Hatheli Ne'', ''Maaro Varsad'', ''Puchhine Thay Nahi Prem'', ''Mann Masti ane Motor Cycle'', and ''Aashka''.<ref name="CreativeYatraBio2" /> His poems have been included in textbooks in Gujarat and Maharashtra.<ref name="GujSahityaForum2" /> Shukla has also contributed as a columnist for Gujarati newspapers such as ''[[Gujarat Samachar]]'' and ''[[Divya Bhaskar]]''.<ref name="GujSahityaForum2" /><ref name="TenNewsPadma2">{{cite web |date=2025-04-29 |title=India's changemakers speak: Padma awardees reflect on recognition and responsibility |url=https://tennews.in/indias-changemakers-speak-padma-awardees-reflect-on-recognition-and-responsibility/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=tennews.in}}</ref><br />
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=== Media and other contributions ===<br />
Shukla has also written songs and dialogues for television programs and Gujarati films.<ref name="GujSahityaForum2" /> Several well-known singers, including [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Roopkumar Rathod]], Shyamal Munshi, Aarti Munshi, Mitali Singh, and [[Bhupinder Singh (musician)|Bhupinder Singh]], have performed his lyrics.<ref name="CreativeYatraBio2" /><ref name="GujSahityaForum2" /> Music duo [[Shyamal-Saumil]] released a special CD featuring his poems.<ref name="GujSahityaForum2" /><br />
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He has also appeared as a guest artist in Gujarati films like ''Bey Yaar'', ''Shubharambh'', ''Vitamin She'', and ''Love Ni Bhavai''.<ref name="GujSahityaForum2" /> Shukla teaches journalism at [[Gujarat University]] and the R.J. training center of L.J. College, and provides training at the regional training center of All India Radio.<ref name="GujSahityaForum2" /><br />
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== Selected works ==<br />
* ''Tari Hatheli Ne'' (Poetry)<br />
* ''Maaro Varsad'' (Poetry)<br />
* ''Puchhine Thay Nahi Prem'' (Poetry)<br />
* ''Coffee Break'' (Essays){{citation needed|date=July 2025}}<br />
* ''Kanku no Suraj''{{citation needed|date=July 2025}}<br />
* ''Lemon Tea'' (Essays){{citation needed|date=July 2025}}<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of Gujarati-language writers]]<br />
* [[List of Padma Shri award recipients (2020–2029)]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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