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| name              = Udayan Sharma
| name              = Udayan Sharma
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| birth_place        = [[Agra]], [[India]]
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| death_place        = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| death_place        = [[New Delhi]], India
| alma_mater        = [[Agra University]]
| alma_mater        = [[Agra University]]
| occupation        = Journalist
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'''Udayan Sharma''' (11 July 1949 – 23 April 2001) was an Indian author and journalist<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-01 |title=‘पंडित जी’ संग काम करने का मुझे भी मौका मिला था {{!}} No. 1 Indian Media News Portal |url=https://www.bhadas4media.com/old/udayan-sharma-2/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=www.bhadas4media.com |language=en-US}}</ref> known for his investigative reporting. He worked for more than a decade in the field, covering topics such as politics, social issues, and business. His dedication to uncovering the truth and his commitment to unbiased reporting had earned him a reputation for integrity and credibility among his peers and audience alike.<ref>{{Cite web |title='उदयन शर्मा ने कुछ यूं बदल दिया था फील्ड रिपोर्टिंग का चेहरा और अंदाज' |url=https://www.samachar4media.com/vicharmanch-news/an-article-on-udayan-sharma-written-by-senior-journalist-santosh-bhartiya-51208.html |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=https://www.samachar4media.com}}</ref> He had a unique ability to make complex issues accessible to a wider audience, making him a trusted source of information and analysis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-04-26 |title=visfot.com । विस्फोट.कॉम - उदयन शर्मा: जन पत्रकारिता का जोरदार पहरुआ |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100426143806/http://www.visfot.com/index.php/real_hero/3339.html |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
'''Udayan Sharma''' (11 July 1949 – 23 April 2001) was an Indian author and journalist<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2009 |title='पंडित जी' संग काम करने का मुझे भी मौका मिला था {{!}} No. 1 Indian Media News Portal |url=https://www.bhadas4media.com/old/udayan-sharma-2/ |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=www.bhadas4media.com |language=en-US}}</ref> known for his investigative reporting. He worked for more than a decade in the field, covering topics such as politics, social issues, and business.<ref>{{Cite web |title='उदयन शर्मा ने कुछ यूं बदल दिया था फील्ड रिपोर्टिंग का चेहरा और अंदाज' |url=https://www.samachar4media.com/vicharmanch-news/an-article-on-udayan-sharma-written-by-senior-journalist-santosh-bhartiya-51208.html |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=www.samachar4media.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2010 |title=visfot.com । विस्फोट.कॉम - उदयन शर्मा: जन पत्रकारिता का जोरदार पहरुआ |url=http://www.visfot.com/index.php/real_hero/3339.html |access-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100426143806/http://www.visfot.com/index.php/real_hero/3339.html |archive-date=26 April 2010}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Udayan Sharma was married to Neelima Sharma, and they lived together in [[Noida|Noida, Uttar Pradesh]]. The couple had two sons: Kartikeya, who pursued a career as a journalist, and Kanishka, who excelled as a martial artist. Udayan and Neelima's daughters-in-law are Nistula, a journalist, and Dipika, a forest therapist. Additionally, they have a grandson named Kabir Sharma.
Udayan Sharma was married to Neelima Sharma, and they lived together in [[Noida|Noida, Uttar Pradesh]]. The couple had two sons: Kartikeya and Kanishka Sharma.
 
Udayan was a staunch socialist and a secular individual.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Udayan Sharma, was not just a journalist but also an activist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=उदयन शर्मा : पत्रकार भी, एक्टिविस्ट भी |url=https://www.samachar4media.com/vicharmanch/fb-post-on-udayan-sharma-written-by-senior-journalist-saleem-akhter-siddiqui-48131.html |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=https://www.samachar4media.com}}</ref> Under the guidance of Dr. Dharamvir Bharti, he learned the basics of journalism through Dharamyog. He revolutionized Hindi journalism along with MJ Akbar and SP Singh through the publication 'Ravivar' in 1977. He reported on communal riots, and some of his reports were translated into and published in English.
Udayan Sharma was not just a journalist but also an activist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=उदयन शर्मा : पत्रकार भी, एक्टिविस्ट भी |url=https://www.samachar4media.com/vicharmanch/fb-post-on-udayan-sharma-written-by-senior-journalist-saleem-akhter-siddiqui-48131.html |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=www.samachar4media.com}}</ref> Under the guidance of Dr. Dharamvir Bharti, he learned the basics of journalism through Dharamyog. He published 'Ravivar' in 1977. He reported on communal riots, and some of his reports were translated into and published in English.


He unsuccessfully contested two [[Lok Sabha]] elections. First time in Lok Dal's ticket from Agra and later on Congress's ticket from Bhind. However, he eventually grew disenchanted with politics (especially after the death of [[Rajiv Gandhi]], with whom he was close) and returned to journalism. In his final years, he was the Coordinating Editor of North India's largest Hindi newspaper group, [[Amar Ujala]]. The journalism he began with MJ Akbar and SP Singh in 1977 from Mumbai ended in Delhi in 2001.
He unsuccessfully contested two [[Lok Sabha]] elections. First time in Lok Dal's ticket from Agra and later on Congress's ticket from Bhind. However, he eventually grew disenchanted with politics (especially after the death of [[Rajiv Gandhi]], with whom he was close) and returned to journalism. In his final years, he was the Coordinating Editor of North India's largest Hindi newspaper group, [[Amar Ujala]]. The journalism he began with MJ Akbar and SP Singh in 1977 from Mumbai ended in Delhi in 2001.


== Death ==
== Death ==
Udayan died in [[Delhi]] on April 23, 2001, at 12:30 am. His funeral was held on April 24, 2001, at [[Nigambodh Ghat]], and was attended by former Prime Minister [[Chandra Shekhar]], Former Delhi Chief Minister [[Sheila Dikshit]], and Sushma Swaraj. In accordance with his last wishes, Udayan's family and friends immersed his ashes in the sacred river [[Ganges|Ganga]].
Udayan died in [[Delhi]] on 23 April 2001. His funeral was held on 24 April 2001, at [[Nigambodh Ghat]], and was attended by former Prime Minister [[Chandra Shekhar]], Former Delhi Chief Minister [[Sheila Dikshit]], and Sushma Swaraj. In accordance with his last wishes, Udayan's family and friends immersed his ashes in the sacred river [[Ganges|Ganga]].


== Bibliography ==
== Bibliography ==
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Some of his compiled articles were published under the below titles:
Some of his compiled articles were published under the below titles:


* Hinsa ka Lawa<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hinsa ka lawa {{!}} हिंसा का लावा by Sharma, Udayan – Lucknow Digital Library |url=https://lucknowdigitallibrary.com/publications/hinsa-ka-lawa |access-date=2023-08-10 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Hinsa ka Lawa<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hinsa ka lawa {{!}} हिंसा का लावा by Sharma, Udayan – Lucknow Digital Library |url=https://lucknowdigitallibrary.com/publications/hinsa-ka-lawa |access-date=10 August 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Dahshat<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Udayan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LOBZAAAACAAJ&newbks=0&hl=en |title=Dahaśata |date=1995 |publisher=Prakāśana Saṃsthāna |isbn=978-81-86311-05-9 |language=hi}}</ref>
* Dahshat<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Udayan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LOBZAAAACAAJ |title=Dahaśata |date=1995 |publisher=Prakāśana Saṃsthāna |isbn=978-81-86311-05-9 |language=hi}}</ref>
* Phir Padna Ise<ref>{{Cite web |title=PHIR PARHNA ISE UDAYAN SHARMA 8177140566 |url=https://www.hindibook.com/index.php?p=sr&format=fullpage&Field=bookcode&String=8177140566 |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=www.hindibook.com}}</ref>
* Phir Padna Ise<ref>{{Cite web |title=PHIR PARHNA ISE UDAYAN SHARMA 8177140566 |url=https://www.hindibook.com/index.php?p=sr&format=fullpage&Field=bookcode&String=8177140566 |access-date=11 August 2023 |website=www.hindibook.com}}</ref>
* Kissa Kashmir ka<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Udayan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iz3luQEACAAJ&newbks=0&hl=en |title=Kissa kashmir ka |date=2002 |publisher=[Dist. by] Indian Book Shelf |language=hi}}</ref>
* Kissa Kashmir ka<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Udayan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iz3luQEACAAJ |title=Kissa kashmir ka |date=2002 |publisher=[Dist. by] Indian Book Shelf |language=hi}}</ref>
* Janata Party Kaise Tuti<ref>{{Cite web |title=BBCHindi |url=https://www.bbc.com/hindi/entertainment/story/2005/07/printable/050716_book_udayan |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=www.bbc.com}}</ref>
* Janata Party Kaise Tuti<ref>{{Cite web |title=BBCHindi |url=https://www.bbc.com/hindi/entertainment/story/2005/07/printable/050716_book_udayan |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=www.bbc.com}}</ref>
* UDAYAN
* UDAYAN
* Sampradaiyita
* Sampradaiyita
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Udayan Sharma
Born(1949-07-11)11 July 1949
Agra, India
Died21 April 2001(2001-04-21) (aged 51)
New Delhi, India
Alma materAgra University
OccupationJournalist
Spouse(s)Neelima Sharma
Children2

Udayan Sharma (11 July 1949 – 23 April 2001) was an Indian author and journalist[1] known for his investigative reporting. He worked for more than a decade in the field, covering topics such as politics, social issues, and business.[2][3]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Udayan Sharma was born into a family of freedom fighters in Agra. His father, Pandit Sreeram Sharma, was a lawyer, a veteran freedom fighter, and the founder editor of Vishal Bharat. At the time of his birth, both his parents and sisters were in jail. Their ancestral home in Agra was known as Bomb Ghar, and his father's name was closely associated with the Kakori conspiracy. Mahatma Gandhi had visited Udayan's father at the USAINI farms near Firozabad.

He named himself Udayan. He was admitted directly to class 7, completed his entire education in Agra, and pursued his MA from Agra University.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Udayan Sharma was married to Neelima Sharma, and they lived together in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The couple had two sons: Kartikeya and Kanishka Sharma.

Career[edit | edit source]

Udayan Sharma was not just a journalist but also an activist.[4] Under the guidance of Dr. Dharamvir Bharti, he learned the basics of journalism through Dharamyog. He published 'Ravivar' in 1977. He reported on communal riots, and some of his reports were translated into and published in English.

He unsuccessfully contested two Lok Sabha elections. First time in Lok Dal's ticket from Agra and later on Congress's ticket from Bhind. However, he eventually grew disenchanted with politics (especially after the death of Rajiv Gandhi, with whom he was close) and returned to journalism. In his final years, he was the Coordinating Editor of North India's largest Hindi newspaper group, Amar Ujala. The journalism he began with MJ Akbar and SP Singh in 1977 from Mumbai ended in Delhi in 2001.

Death[edit | edit source]

Udayan died in Delhi on 23 April 2001. His funeral was held on 24 April 2001, at Nigambodh Ghat, and was attended by former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, and Sushma Swaraj. In accordance with his last wishes, Udayan's family and friends immersed his ashes in the sacred river Ganga.

Bibliography[edit | edit source]

His life's work included three books and numerous articles.

Some of his compiled articles were published under the below titles:

  • Hinsa ka Lawa[5]
  • Dahshat[6]
  • Phir Padna Ise[7]
  • Kissa Kashmir ka[8]
  • Janata Party Kaise Tuti[9]
  • UDAYAN
  • Sampradaiyita

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "'पंडित जी' संग काम करने का मुझे भी मौका मिला था | No. 1 Indian Media News Portal". www.bhadas4media.com. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  2. "'उदयन शर्मा ने कुछ यूं बदल दिया था फील्ड रिपोर्टिंग का चेहरा और अंदाज'". www.samachar4media.com. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  3. "visfot.com । विस्फोट.कॉम - उदयन शर्मा: जन पत्रकारिता का जोरदार पहरुआ". 26 April 2010. Archived from the original on 26 April 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  4. "उदयन शर्मा : पत्रकार भी, एक्टिविस्ट भी". www.samachar4media.com. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  5. "Hinsa ka lawa | हिंसा का लावा by Sharma, Udayan – Lucknow Digital Library". Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  6. Sharma, Udayan (1995). Dahaśata (in हिन्दी). Prakāśana Saṃsthāna. ISBN 978-81-86311-05-9.
  7. "PHIR PARHNA ISE UDAYAN SHARMA 8177140566". www.hindibook.com. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  8. Sharma, Udayan (2002). Kissa kashmir ka (in हिन्दी). [Dist. by] Indian Book Shelf.
  9. "BBCHindi". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 10 August 2023.