It's possible you're thinking of:
* Munshi Premchand: His real name was Dhanpat Rai Srivastava, and he often used the pen name "Premchand." He is considered one of the most important Hindi writers of the 20th century, known for works like "Gaban" and "Godan".
* Lala Lajpat Rai: He was a prominent Indian independence activist and writer, but he primarily wrote political and social commentary, not fiction.
If you can provide more context or details, I might be able to help you identify the author you're looking for.