Tushar Shukla is a celebrated Gujarati poet, author of 30+ books, lyricist, columnist, and media personality. A former Director at All India Radio, he created iconic programs and voices that shaped generations. His timeless poetry collections like Tari Hatheli Ne and Maaro Varsad are part of school curricula. He has written lyrics for films and songs sung by leading artists, contributed columns to major dailies, and mentored students at Gujarat University. For his outstanding contribution to literature and education, he was honored with the Padma Shri in 2025.