Ved Prakash Sharma ​

Ved Prakash Sharma was an Indian writer of novels and screenplays in Hindi. He wrote nearly 176 novels, including some highly successful and popular ones like "Vardi Wala Gunda" and "Lashkar". He also worked in the Indian film industry, contributing to various movies and television shows.

Quick Facts ​

• Wrote over 176 novels in his lifetime.
• Known as the "Shakespeare of Hindi crime literature".
• His books sold over 80 million copies.
• His novel "Lahoo Ke Pyaase" sold over 85 million copies alone.
• Received a special award at the World Book Fair in 2005.

Background ​

Sharma was born in 1955 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. He began his career as a ghostwriter before eventually penning his own novels. He gained popularity with readers for constructing world-class mysteries and thrillers in the Hindi language. In an era when popular Hindi literature was mostly written in highly literary Hindi, Sharma's works were unique for incorporating conversational language, making them accessible to a wide range of readers. His breakout novel was "Vardi Wala Gunda" which reportedly sold more than 15 million copies, earning him a place in the Limca Book of Records. He is also known for creating detective characters such as Sunil, Sudhir, and Vimal. Sharma passed away in 2017, but not before writing more than 170 novels, many of which have been adapted into major Bollywood films.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Sharma was a prolific Hindi novel writer known for his unique storytelling technique which was a mix of thriller, suspense and social issues. He had a detailed narrative style that painted a vivid picture of the setting and characters, allowing the reader to fully experience the story. Sharma's writing style was so noteworthy that he is often accredited for popularizing and revolutionizing the Hindi crime fiction genre. His work has had a considerable impact on Hindi literature and media, with many of his novels being adapted into popular Bollywood films.

Notable Works ​

• Vardi Wala Gunda (1971)
• Qaidi No. 100 (1977)
• Aadha Chehra (1980)
• Dahekte Shaher (1983)
• Kuli No. 1 (1984)
• Bhootnath (1985)
• Black Tiger (1987)
• Vaqt Ka Khel (1989)
• Jasoos Wali (2001)
• Beemar Jasoos (2008)