Harivanshrai Bachchan(November 27, 1907 - January 18, 2003)

Harivanshrai 'Bachchan' Srivastav was a distinguished Hindi Poet, perhaps best known for his early work "Madhushala". He is also the father of Bollywood film superstar, Amitabh Bachchan.
He was born as Harivanshrai Srivastav at a small town near Allahabad in the Uttar Pradesh. He was called "Bachchan" (meaning 'child') at home. His Work
Poems:- Madhushala, Tera haar, Madhubala, Madhukalash, Ekaant Sangeet, Satarangini, Halaahal, Khaadi ke Phool, Soot ki Mala, Milan Yamini, Bahut din beete, Jaal Sameta.
Miscellaneous:- Sopaan, Jangeet, Othello, Naye purane Jharokhe, Chausath roosi kavitaayein, Markat dweep ka swar, Naagar Geet, Hamlet, Pravaas ki Diary, King Lear, So-ham hans.