Hindi Poet Harivansh Bachchan
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Harivansh Rai Bachchan (1907-2003)
Bachchan was a distinguished Hindi poet (major works: Madhushala and Khadi Ke Phool). He is more commonly known as the father of popular movie star, Amitabh Bachchan.