Moti Lal Kemmu


Moti Lal Kemmu was an important contemporary playwright from Kashmir. He was born in Srinagar and attended Jammu and Kashmir University. His plays include Nagar Udas,Teen Asangati Aikanki, Lal Drayas Lol Re, Trunove, Tshai, Natak Truche, Tota Tol Aina.
He was the grandfather of Bollywood actor Kunal Khemu. Several of his plays have also been translated and produced in Hindi.

Awards and honors

He won the Padma Shri award in 2012.