Tushar Durgeshbhai Shukla

Tushar Durgeshbhai Shukla (born 29 June 1955) is an Indian poet, writer, and media personality. He is known for his work in Gujarati literature and for promoting Gujarati language and culture. In 2025, he received the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for his contribution to literature and education.

Early life and education
Tushar Shukla was born into a family with a strong interest in literature. His father, Durgesh Shukla, was a Gujarati playwright, writer, and poet. He studied in the Gujarati medium at Swastik Shishu Vihar School in Ahmedabad. He later studied Gujarati and English literature at St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, and completed a master’s degree at the School of Languages, Gujarat University. He also earned a law degree (LLB), but did not work as a lawyer.

 Selected works 
 Tari Hatheli Ne (Poetry)
 Maaro Varsad (Poetry)
 Puchhine Thay Nahi Prem (Poetry)

 References 

Category:1955 births
Category:Living people
Category:Indian poets