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| name = Ruskin Bond<br />
| image = Ruskin_Bond.jpg<br />
| verified = yes<br />
| birth_name = Ruskin Bond<br />
| birth_date = May 19, 1934<br />
| origin = Kasauli, Punjab, British India<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
| genres = Fiction, Children's Literature, Essays<br />
| occupation = Author, Novelist<br />
| years_active = 1956–present<br />
| notable_works = The Blue Umbrella, A Flight of Pigeons, The Room on the Roof<br />
| awards = Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award<br />
| website = [https://www.ruskinbond.com Official Website]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Ruskin Bond''' (born May 19, 1934) is an Indian author of British descent. He is considered one of India's most beloved writers, known for his simple yet profound stories set in the Indian Himalayas.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
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Born in Kasauli, Punjab (now in Himachal Pradesh), to Aubrey Bond and Edith Clarke, Ruskin spent his early years in various hill stations. His parents separated when he was young, and he was raised primarily in boarding schools.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
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=== Early Writing ===<br />
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Bond wrote his first novel, '''The Room on the Roof''', when he was 17, for which he received the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. This semi-autobiographical novel about an Anglo-Indian boy remains one of his most celebrated works.<br />
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=== Prolific Career ===<br />
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Over his seven-decade career, Bond has written over 500 short stories, essays, and novels. His works often feature the beauty of the Himalayas, childhood adventures, and human relationships.<br />
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=== Children's Literature ===<br />
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Bond is particularly renowned for his children's books, including stories about characters like:<br />
* Rusty<br />
* The Cherry Tree characters<br />
* The Blue Umbrella<br />
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== Notable Works ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Year !! Title !! Type<br />
|-<br />
| 1956 || The Room on the Roof || Novel<br />
|-<br />
| 1978 || A Flight of Pigeons || Novella<br />
|-<br />
| 1980 || The Cherry Tree || Children's book<br />
|-<br />
| 1980 || The Night Train at Deoli || Short stories<br />
|-<br />
| 1992 || The Blue Umbrella || Children's book<br />
|-<br />
| 2017 || Maharani || Children's book<br />
|}<br />
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== Film Adaptations ==<br />
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Several of his works have been adapted into films:<br />
* '''Junoon''' (1978) - based on A Flight of Pigeons<br />
* '''The Blue Umbrella''' (2007) - National Film Award winner<br />
* '''7 Khoon Maaf''' (2011) - based on Susanna's Seven Husbands<br />
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== Writing Style ==<br />
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Bond's writing is characterized by:<br />
* Simple, accessible language<br />
* Deep connection with nature<br />
* Nostalgic tone<br />
* Empathy for common people<br />
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== Awards and Recognition ==<br />
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* Padma Bhushan (2014)<br />
* Padma Shri (1999)<br />
* Sahitya Akademi Award (1992)<br />
* John Llewellyn Rhys Prize (1957)<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
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Bond has lived in Landour, Mussoorie since 1964. He remains unmarried and lives with his adopted family. Despite his advanced age, he continues to write regularly.<br />
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[[Category:Indian writers]]<br />
[[Category:Indian authors]]<br />
[[Category:Children's literature authors]]</div>AdminEncyclo