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			{{Short description\|Indian writer (1911–2005)}}
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	\|name =Boyi Bhimanna		\| name = Boyi Bhimanna
	\|birth_date =19 September 1911		\| birth_date = 19 September 1911
	\|birth_place =Mamidikuduru, ~~East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh~~		\| birth_place = Mamidikuduru, British India
	\|occupation =poet		\| occupation = poet
	\|awards = [[Padma Bhushan]] (2001)		\| parents = Boyi Pullaiah (Father)
	\|death_date ={{death date and age\|df=yes\|2005\|12\|16\|1911\|9\|19}}		Boyi Nagamma (Mother)
	\|death_place =Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh		\| awards = [[Padma Bhushan]] (2001)
			\| death_date = {{death date and age\|df=yes\|2005\|12\|16\|1911\|9\|19}}
			\| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
	}}		}}
	Dr. '''Boyi Bhimanna''' (19 September 1911 – 16 December 2005), transliterated alternatively as '''Bheemanna''' or '''Bheemana''', was a [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] [[Telugu poetry\|poet]].		Dr. '''Boyi Bhimanna''' (19 September 1911 – 16 December 2005), transliterated alternatively as '''Bheemanna''' or '''Bheemana''', was a [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] [[Telugu poetry\|poet]].

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
	Bhimanna was born in a poor [[Mala (caste)\|Dalit]] family in [[Mamidikuduru]] village, [[East Godavari]] District of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in 1911. He participated in the Quit India Movement. He wrote a book called "Gudiselu Kaalipothunnay		Bhimanna was born in a poor [[Mala (caste)\|Dalit]] family in [[Mamidikuduru]] village, [[East Godavari]] District of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in 1911. He participated in the Quit India Movement. He wrote a book called "Gudiselu Kaalipothunnay" (The Burning huts).

	== Writings ==		== Writings ==
	He was influenced by the teachings of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and [[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar]]. His writings reflected the angst of the down-trodden. He wore several hats such as that of a writer, poet, journalist and ~~academician~~. He was a member of the [[academic senate\|senate]] of [[Andhra University]]. He was the director of the Andhra Pradesh state translation division for some time.		He was influenced by the teachings of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and [[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar]]. His writings reflected the angst of the down-trodden. He wore several hats such as that of a writer, poet, journalist and academic. He was a member of the [[academic senate\|senate]] of [[Andhra University]]. He was the director of the Andhra Pradesh state translation division for some time.

	He wrote in English, as well, and the work entitled ''Seventh Season'', a collection of his English poetry, was well-received. He wrote over seventy books in his career, with the work ''Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi'' (~~English:~~''The Huts are Burning'') being the most popular.		He wrote in English, as well, and the work entitled ''Seventh Season'', a collection of his English poetry, was well-received. He wrote over seventy books in his career, with the work ''Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi'' ({{translation}}''The Huts are Burning'') being the most popular.

			Bhimanna has written many literary works; some of the most popular among them are ''Paleru, Janabaduni Jabulu, Dharmamkosam Poratam etc.''

			Among all great literature works '''Paleru''' is the main icon which brought changes in many poor and dalit families. Many backward caste parents started joining their children in school for better and beautiful future.

	== Selected list of works ==		== Selected list of works ==
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	== Awards ==		== Awards ==
	He won several awards, including the [[Sahitya Akademi]] [[Sahitya Akademi Award\|Puraskar]] for ''Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi'' in 1975. He was honoured by the [[Government of India]] with the fourth and third highest civilian awards in the country, namely the [[Padma Shri]] and the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1973 and 2001, respectively.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web \|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf \|title=Padma Awards \|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India \|date=2015 \|access-date=21 July 2015 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://~~www~~.~~webcitation~~.org/~~6U68ulwpb?url=~~http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf \|archive-date=15 ~~November 2014~~ \|df=dmy }}</ref>		He won several awards, including the [[Sahitya Akademi]] [[Sahitya Akademi Award\|Puraskar]] for ''Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi'' in 1975. He was honoured by the [[Government of India]] with the fourth and third highest civilian awards in the country, namely the [[Padma Shri]] and the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1973 and 2001, respectively.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web \|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf \|title=Padma Awards \|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India \|date=2015 \|access-date=21 July 2015 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf \|archive-date=15 October 2015 \|df=dmy }}</ref>

	Bhimanna was also awarded the title ''[[Kala Prapoorna]]'' (honorary doctorate) by [[Andhra University]]. From 1978 to 1984, he was a member of the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council]].		Bhimanna was also awarded the title ''[[Kala Prapoorna]]'' (honorary doctorate) by [[Andhra University]]. From 1978 to 1984, he was a member of the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council]].

	He was awarded [[Kala Ratna]] Award from Andhra Pradesh Government in 2003.<ref>{{cite web \|url=~~http~~://m.~~timesofindia~~.com/city/hyderabad/Five-artistes-presented-with-Hamsa-awards/articleshow/107951.cms \|title = Five artistes presented with Hamsa awards ~~{{!}} Hyderabad News -~~ Times of India}}</ref>		He was awarded [[Kala Ratna]] Award from Andhra Pradesh Government in 2003.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Five-artistes-presented-with-Hamsa-awards/articleshow/107951.cms \|title = Five artistes presented with Hamsa awards \| website=[[The Times of India]] \|date = 2 August 2003 }}</ref>
	In 1992, [[Telugu University]] conferred a special award on him and in 1996, the state government awarded him the ''[[Self-respect movement\|Atma Gauravam]] Puraskaram'' (~~English:~~ Self-Respect Award).		In 1992, [[Telugu University]] conferred a special award on him and in 1996, the state government awarded him the ''[[Self-respect movement\|Atma Gauravam]] Puraskaram'' ({{translation}} Self-Respect Award).

	Bhimanna also received the prestigious Raja-Lakshmi Literary Award from the [[Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation]] in Chennai for the year 1991, as well as the Loknayak Award.		Bhimanna also received the prestigious Raja-Lakshmi Literary Award from the [[Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation]] in Chennai for the year 1991, as well as the Loknayak Award.
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	Bhimanna was also awarded the title ''[[Kala Prapoorna]]'' (honorary doctorate) by [[Andhra University]]. From 1978 to 1984, he was a member of the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council]].		Bhimanna was also awarded the title ''[[Kala Prapoorna]]'' (honorary doctorate) by [[Andhra University]]. From 1978 to 1984, he was a member of the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council]].

	He was awarded [[Kala Ratna]] Award from Andhra Pradesh Government in 2003.<ref>http://m.timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/Five-artistes-presented-with-Hamsa-awards/articleshow/107951.cms</ref>		He was awarded [[Kala Ratna]] Award from Andhra Pradesh Government in 2003.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/Five-artistes-presented-with-Hamsa-awards/articleshow/107951.cms \|title = Five artistes presented with Hamsa awards {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India}}</ref>
	In 1992, [[Telugu University]] conferred a special award on him and in 1996, the state government awarded him the ''[[Self-respect movement\|Atma Gauravam]] Puraskaram'' (English: Self-Respect Award).		In 1992, [[Telugu University]] conferred a special award on him and in 1996, the state government awarded him the ''[[Self-respect movement\|Atma Gauravam]] Puraskaram'' (English: Self-Respect Award).

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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2016}}
{{infobox person
|name =Boyi Bhimanna
|birth_date =19 September 1911
|birth_place =Mamidikuduru, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
|occupation =poet
|awards = [[Padma Bhushan]] (2001)
|death_date ={{death date and age|df=yes|2005|12|16|1911|9|19}}
|death_place =Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
}}
Dr. '''Boyi Bhimanna''' (19 September 1911 – 16 December 2005), transliterated alternatively as '''Bheemanna''' or '''Bheemana''', was a [[Telugu language|Telugu]] [[Telugu poetry|poet]].

== Early life ==
Bhimanna was born in a poor [[Mala (caste)|Dalit]] family in [[Mamidikuduru]] village, [[East Godavari]] District of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in 1911. He participated in the Quit India Movement. He wrote a book called "Gudiselu Kaalipothunnay

== Writings ==
He was influenced by the teachings of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and [[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar]]. His writings reflected the angst of the down-trodden. He wore several hats such as that of a writer, poet, journalist and academician. He was a member of the [[academic senate|senate]] of [[Andhra University]]. He was the director of the Andhra Pradesh state translation division for some time.

He wrote in English, as well, and the work entitled ''Seventh Season'', a collection of his English poetry, was well-received. He wrote over seventy books in his career, with the work ''Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi'' (English:''The Huts are Burning'') being the most popular.

== Selected list of works ==
* ''Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaai''
* ''Naku Telisina Jashuva''
* ''Bhimanna Ugadulu''
* ''Rajakiya Veerudu Dr. Khan''
* ''Paleru'' (play)
* ''Pilli Satakam''
* ''Paleru nunchi Padmasri Varaku'' (auto-biography)
* janabhaduni jabulu
* Kooli Raju
* Ragavaasishtam
* Dharmam Kosam Poratam
* Raga Vaisakhi
* Deepa Sabha
* Raabheelu
* Ragodayam
* Madhubala
* Madhugeetha
* Naa Oohalalo Valmiki
* Bhimanna Shankharavam
* Gilli Cheptunna
* Idigo, Idee Bhagavadgeetha
* Chatuvulu- Swagathaalu
* Entha Cheekati Enni Deepaalu
* Kukka Morugutoone Undi
* Srisri Communistu Kaadu
* Baalayogeeyam
* The Seventh Season
* Paramaatma
* Drug Addictulu
* Anaadi kosam nunchi Anantatvam loki
* Manavuni Maroka Majili
* Chandaalika
* Pairu Paata
* Ambedkara Suprabhatam
* Ambedkara Matham
* Mani Manasam
* Panchama Swaram
* Sivalakalu
* God the Drug
* Veda Vyasudu
* Dharma Vyadhudu
* Pragathi
* Jagat Satyam Brahma Mithya
* Oyi Kavi Kavitvam Raayi
* Bhimanna Kavya Kusumaalu

== Awards ==
He won several awards, including the [[Sahitya Akademi]] [[Sahitya Akademi Award|Puraskar]] for ''Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi'' in 1975. He was honoured by the [[Government of India]] with the fourth and third highest civilian awards in the country, namely the [[Padma Shri]] and the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1973 and 2001, respectively.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web |url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6U68ulwpb?url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 November 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref>

Bhimanna was also awarded the title ''[[Kala Prapoorna]]'' (honorary doctorate) by [[Andhra University]]. From 1978 to 1984, he was a member of the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council]].

He was awarded [[Kala Ratna]] Award from Andhra Pradesh Government in 2003.<ref>http://m.timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/Five-artistes-presented-with-Hamsa-awards/articleshow/107951.cms</ref>
In 1992, [[Telugu University]] conferred a special award on him and in 1996, the state government awarded him the ''[[Self-respect movement|Atma Gauravam]] Puraskaram'' (English: Self-Respect Award).

Bhimanna also received the prestigious Raja-Lakshmi Literary Award from the [[Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation]] in Chennai for the year 1991, as well as the Loknayak Award.

== Death ==
He suffered from [[Parkinson's disease]] and, after a period of ailment, died at the [[Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences]] in Hyderabad.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* Cover story from [[Eenadu]] (Pages 1 & 2) and editorial (Page 4) dated 17 December 2005.
* [http://www.andhracafe.com/index.php?m=show&id=2300 News item about his death]
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