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Surendra Kishore
Surendra Kishore (born 2 January 1947) is an Indian journalist from Bihar. He is a Hindi-language journalist since 1970. He had contributed to several national newspapers. In 2024, he was conferred with Padma Shri award.
Kishore was born in Bharahapur village, Saran district, Bihar, in a farmer family. He earned degree of Bachelor of Arts in History.
Kishore began as a freelance journalist before entering mainstream media in 1977. He worked with Dainik Aaj (1977–1983), Jansatta (1983–2001), Hindustan (2001–2007), Dainik Bhaskar (2013–2016).
He also contributed articles to Dharmyug, Dinman, Ravivar and other publications.
His reporting covered major political developments, and some of his stories were raised in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and the Indian Parliament.
Kishore is also known for interviewing prominent leaders, including Jayaprakash Narayan.
Before dedicating himself fully to journalism, he was involved in political activism. In 1969, he was arrested during a protest in New Delhi and spent time in Tihar Jail. He also participated in the JP Movement and was active during the Emergency alongside George Fernandes.
Kishore's work has been cited by public figures and editors as an example of independent Hindi journalism. Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, referred to him as "a walking and talking encyclopedia". His personal library and reference collection attract researchers from Bihar and beyond.
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Surendra Kishore
Surendra Kishore (born 2 January 1947) is an Indian journalist from Bihar. He is a Hindi-language journalist since 1970. He had contributed to several national newspapers. In 2024, he was conferred with Padma Shri award.
Kishore was born in Bharahapur village, Saran district, Bihar, in a farmer family. He earned degree of Bachelor of Arts in History.
Kishore began as a freelance journalist before entering mainstream media in 1977. He worked with Dainik Aaj (1977–1983), Jansatta (1983–2001), Hindustan (2001–2007), Dainik Bhaskar (2013–2016).
He also contributed articles to Dharmyug, Dinman, Ravivar and other publications.
His reporting covered major political developments, and some of his stories were raised in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and the Indian Parliament.
Kishore is also known for interviewing prominent leaders, including Jayaprakash Narayan.
Before dedicating himself fully to journalism, he was involved in political activism. In 1969, he was arrested during a protest in New Delhi and spent time in Tihar Jail. He also participated in the JP Movement and was active during the Emergency alongside George Fernandes.
Kishore's work has been cited by public figures and editors as an example of independent Hindi journalism. Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, referred to him as "a walking and talking encyclopedia". His personal library and reference collection attract researchers from Bihar and beyond.