Born :- 02-Apr-1953
Place of Birth :-
Renowned poet Shri Ashwini Kumar Mishra was born to parents Shri. Chandrasekhar Mishra and Shreemati Raseshwari Mishra of Sambalpur district in Odisha. After obtaining an M.A. degree in English, Shri Mishra served as a senior administrative officer under the state government. He was also secretary of the Odia Sahitya Academi. He is a poet, fiction writer as well as a literary critic.
Works : Nakha Darpan, Chandra Bandhani, Saakshata’ra Dina, Banabaasa O Anyaanya Kabita, Aranya Sangita, Kathopakathana, Mahabatyaa’ra Aakhi, Maati Muhaansha, Sphatika Kaabyaaloka, Netraatithi, Maha Diganta, Fit in the Valley.