6 Nov : Noted journalist Prabhash Joshi died of a heart attack in New Delhi last night. He was 72. He was admitted to a private hospital after he complained of chest pain at 11.30 pm where doctors declared him dead, family sources said.
He is survived by wife Usha Joshi, two sons — Sandeep and Sopan — daughter Sonal and mother Leela Bai.Joshi, who began his career with Nayi Duniya, was the founder editor of leading Hindi daily “Jansatta” in 1983.
After retiring from the newspaper in 1995, he continued as the chief editorial advisor.Originally from Indore, Joshi, a veteran writer and Gandhian, changed the definition of Hindi journalism with the publication of ‘Jansatta’.
Joshi also worked with the Indian Express as the resident editor at Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Delhi.
Tendulkar shocked at Prabhash Joshi’s death
Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his shock at noted journalist Prabhash Joshi’s death, saying it left a void which would be difficult to fill.Joshi, complained of chest pain while watching last night’s thrilling India-Australia one day match and was rushed to a private hospital where he was declared dead.
“I’m really shocked by his demise,” Tendulkar said.”He was a keen follower of the game and his death has left a void,” said the star batsman whose sublime 175 last night could not avert India’s three-run defeat against Australia.
“Right throughout, his words and opinions have always encouraged me,” Tendulkar added.BCCI spokesman Rajiv Shukla also mourned Joshi’s death.Joshi, who began his career with ‘Nai Duniya’, was the founder editor of leading Hindi daily ‘Jansatta’ in 1983.
After retiring from the newspaper in 1995, he continued as the chief editorial advisor.