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Today In Indian History (18th December)



1887- Birth of Bhikhari Thakur on December 18, 1887. Bhikhari Thakur (1887-1971) was one of the greatest writers in Bhojpuri and most popular folk writer of Bihar. Called the 'Shakespeare of Bhojpuri, Bhikhari Thakur was a playwright, actor, folk singer and a social reformer. 

‘Bidesiya’ was his most famous play .  

He was born on December 18, 1887 in a barber family in Kutubpur (Diyara) village of Saran district.


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