Born in the small village of Bodka, Gujarat on June 16, 1909, Hariprasad Vyas was a humorist, poet, and playwright, most well known for his children’s stories depicting “Bakor Patel” and his escapades in daily life.

Vyas didn’t limit his writings to children; he also wrote for the masses. Over the span of 40 years, he authored several humor books, natak (plays), and bhavai (folk theatre). He addressed political and socio-economic issues of the time, and served as an article editor for Sandesh and Mahila Jagat. He wrote about current political and social issues by incorporating them in satirical articles and stories. His short mystery story, “Kanuno Andhar Pichodo”, was published in Ramakadu with much accolade. Vyas' play “Vismi Sadi” received an award from the Gujarat Mahiti Department and another was dramatized on All India Radio in Ahmedabad. His other works included popular characters of Bhejabaj Bhagabhai, Hathishankar Dhamdhamiya, Pashakaka, Bhotvashankar, Lambodar Sharma, and Gundar Sundar.