Noted Hindi writer and journalist Ravindra Kalia passed away at a private hospital at the age of 78. Kalia had been suffering from liver cirrhosis. He is well known for his works like ‘Nau Saal Chotti Patni’ and ‘Ghalib Chutti Sharab’. He was the former Bharatiya Jnanpith director and also the editor of several literary magazines, including Naya Gyanodaya.

Born on 11 November 1938 in Jalandhar, Punjab, Kalia was mainly famous for writing stories, novels, memoirs and satires. The writer had been honoured with Uttar Pradesh (UP) Premchand Memorail Award, UP Sahitya Bhushan Award, UP Lohia Award, Punjab Government’s Shiromani award and Pdumlal Bakshi Award of Madhya Pradesh Government.

What is Liver Cirrhosis???

• Cirrhosis is a slowly progressing disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue, eventually preventing the liver from functioning properly.
• The scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, and naturally produced toxins.
• The disease also slows the production of proteins and other substances made by the liver.
• Hepatitis C, fatty liver, and alcohol abuse are the most common causes of cirrhosis of the liver.