Janaki Ballabh | |
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| Born | 1928 Dalkoti, Almora, United Provinces, British India |
| Died | 30 December 2022 (aged 93–94) Beijing, China |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
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| Spouse |
Shayma Ballabh (died 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
Janaki Ballabh (1928 – 30 December 2022) was an Indian sinologist and translator known for his work translating Chinese literature into Hindi. He spent much of his career working for the Foreign Languages Press in Beijing, and was recognised with a Peace and Friendship Award by Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai for his contributions to cultural exchange between China and India. Ballabh was the first Indian to be granted long-term residency in China, and continued to translate works into Hindi even in his retirement.