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Manohar Shyam Joshi is also known for his novels which have dealt with varied topics ranging from Kumaoni Traditions (Kasap) to Political Satire like Netaji Kahin . He was one of the first post modernist authors in modern Hindi literature , as evidenced in his novel Kuru kuru Swaahaa and his novella Hariya Hercules ki Hairaani . He was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Academy award for Hindi, for his novel Kyaap, in 2005.
He had a long stint as a journalist, both in the broadcast and the print media. He served as the editor of Saptahik Hindustan and Weekend Review . His journalistic writings covered a wide range of topics from popular science to political intrigues . In his last days, he wrote an opinion column for Outlook Saptahik, Hindi magazine from Outlook India .
| Literary Creations | Television Serials | Hindi Movies |
 Kasap | Humlog | Hey Ram |
| Netaji Kahin | Buniyad | Papa Kahte Hain |
| Kuru Kuru Swaahaa | Kakaji Kahin | Apu Raja |
| Hariya Hercules ki Hairaani | Mungeri Lal ke Haseen Sapne | Bhrashtachar |
| Baaton-baaton mein | Hamrahi | |
| Mandir Ghaat ki Pauriyaan | Zameen Aasman | |
| Kaise Kissago | Gatha | |
| Ek Durlabh Vyaktitva | ||
| Ta Ta Professor | ||
| Humzaad | ||
| Lucknow mera Lucknow | ||
| Kyaap | ||
| 21 vi sadi | ||
| Pathkatha Lekhan, ek parichay |