Noted Hindi satirist and poet Surendra Dubey was conferred with the "Kaka Hathrasi's Hasya Ratna Award 2008" for his outstanding contribution in the literary field.
The award carrying a cash prize of Rs1 lakh, a citation, and shawl was given away to Dubey by Dr Laxmi Narayan Garg, noted writer and managing trustee of the award committee, at a function in Goverdhan on the weekend.
Dubey has five books of "hasya-vyang" to his credit besides appearing in hundreds of stage and TV shows, including Laughter Challenge, in the recent past.
