Labhshankar Jadavji Thakar, also known by his pen names Lagharo and Vaidya Punarvasu (14 January 1935 – 6 January 2016), was a Gujarati poet, playwright and story writer from India. Educated in languages and Ayurveda, he taught at colleges before starting practice of Ayurveda. He had a modernist approach in literature and was heavily influenced by absurd theatre and the traditions of experimental literature. He chiefly wrote plays and poetry.
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Date of birth | 14 January 1935
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Place of birth | Sedla village near Surendranagar, Gujarat
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Date of death | 6 January 2016
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Age | 80 (age at death)
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Place of death | Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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