'Shivani' was the pseudonym of writer Gaura Pant (1923-2003).She attained cult status in the Hindi literary world in the 1960s and '70s and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1983, Her best-known works include the novels Chaudah Phere, Krishnakali, Smashan Champa, Rati Vilap and Vishkanya.
