Harivansh Rai Bachchan books in order
Indian Hindi poet, Father of Amitabh Bachchan
- Lived
- 1907–2003
- Country
- British Raj
- Books
- 2
Harivansh Rai Bachchan published 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with Madhushala (1935).
Updated September 2026
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Madhushala
Harivansh Rai Bachchan's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Madhushala (1935)
Other books in order
Madhuśālā (1987)
About Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was an Indian poet and writer of the Nayi Kavita literary movement of early 20th century Hindi literature. He was also a poet of the Hindi Kavi Sammelan. Bachchan is best known for his early work Madhushala. He was the father of Amitabh Bachchan, and grandfather of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. His wife Teji Bachchan was a social activist. In 1976, he received the Padma Bhushan for his service to Hindi literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan FAQ
- How many books has Harivansh Rai Bachchan written?
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan published 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Harivansh Rai Bachchan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Madhushala.
- What is Harivansh Rai Bachchan's most famous book?
- Madhushala (1935) is Harivansh Rai Bachchan's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.