Chinu Modi, Indian poet, Died at 78

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Chinu Modi was born on September 30, 1939, and died on March 19, 2017.

He was also known by his pen name Irshad.

He was a Gujarati language poet, novelist, short story writer and critic from Gujarat, India.

He studied languages, MOdi taught at various institutions and established himself as a poet and author.

Modi was a recipient of several awards including Sahitya Akademi Award, Vali Gujarati Award and Narsinh Mehta Award.

Chinu married Hansa on 21 June 1958 who died on 2 March 1989.

He died due to organ failure.

Chinu Modi passed away at 78 years old.