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| name = Mahabaleshwar Sail<br /> महाबळेश्वर सैल ಮಹಾಬಲೇಶ್ವರ ಸೈಲ್
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'''Mahabaleshwar Sail''' (born 4 August 1943)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sumit|first1=Roy|title=भारत -पाक सीमा पर युद्ध लड़ चुके हैं महाबलेश्वर सैल, अब साहित्‍य के मिला ये बड़ा सम्‍मान|url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/literature/konkani-author-mahabaleshwar-sail-gets-saraswati-samman-1668148|accessdate=22 March 2017|work=NDTV India|language=Hindi}}</ref> is an Indian author.
He has been honoured with the [[Saraswati Samman]], 2016 for his novel 'Hawthan' (हावटण).<ref>http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapernew.php?articleid=LOK_GALK_20170310_1_9&arted=Goa%20Main%20&width=244px</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Konkani author Mahabaleshwar Sail gets Saraswati Samman|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/konkani-author-mahabaleshwar-sail-gets-saraswati-samman-117030900808_1.html|accessdate=22 March 2017|work=Business Standard}}</ref>

==Life==
Mahabaleshwar Sail was born on 4 August 1943 in Shejebag, [[Majali|Majali, Karnataka]] village of [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]]. He was born in a family of agriculturalists. Sail's father was in the Army. Due to his father's demise, Sail had to leave schooling during his childhood and engage in agriculture. He started school at the age of six and dropped out in the eighth standard.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harperbroadcast.com/2017/01/29/a-writers-ability-to-create-literature-is-a-gift-that-he-is-born-with/|title = 'A writer's ability to create literature is a gift that he is born with'|date = 29 January 2017}}</ref> Subsequently, he enrolled himself in the [[Indian Army]]. Sail also participated in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref> and was stationed at the [[Hussainiwala]] border.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/literature/konkani-author-mahabaleshwar-sail-gets-saraswati-samman-1668148|title = भारत-पाक सीमा पर युद्ध लड़ चुके हैं महाबलेश्वर सैल, अब साहित्‍य के मिला ये बड़ा सम्‍मान}}</ref>

He also served as a [[United Nations peacekeeping|United Nations peacekeeper]] between 1964–1965 at the border between [[Israel]] and [[Egypt]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref> Sail has worked as a supervisor in the Forest Department. He was also in the Goa, Daman and Diu Police. Sail worked in [[India Post]] till his retirement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harperbroadcast.com/2017/01/29/a-writers-ability-to-create-literature-is-a-gift-that-he-is-born-with/|title = 'A writer's ability to create literature is a gift that he is born with'|date = 29 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Mahabaleshwar-Sail-chosen-for-Konkani-award/article15783290.ece|title = Mahabaleshwar Sail chosen for Konkani award|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 18 October 2010}}</ref>

==Literature==
Sail initially wrote in [[Marathi language]] but later started writing in [[Konkani|Konkani language]] too.<ref>http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapernew.php?articleid=LOK_HGOA_20170310_1_9&arted=Hello%20Goa&width=577px</ref> His first story appeared in [[Pralhad Keshav Atre]]'s ''Sāptāhik Navyug '' weekly.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref> The first story which he was during a lull in the battle after the [[Tashkent Declaration]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harperbroadcast.com/2017/01/29/a-writers-ability-to-create-literature-is-a-gift-that-he-is-born-with/|title = 'A writer's ability to create literature is a gift that he is born with'|date = 29 January 2017}}</ref>

Sail has written stories, novels and children's literature in [[Konkani|Konkani language]]. He has authored novels, stories and plays in [[Marathi language]].<ref>http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapernew.php?articleid=LOK_HGOA_20170310_1_9&arted=Hello%20Goa&width=577px</ref> His first Konkani novel was ''Kaali Ganga ''(काळी गंगा) in 1996.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref> It dealt with the lives of the farming communities on the banks of the [[Kali River (Karnataka)]] in [[Karwar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harperbroadcast.com/2017/01/29/a-writers-ability-to-create-literature-is-a-gift-that-he-is-born-with/|title = 'A writer's ability to create literature is a gift that he is born with'|date = 29 January 2017}}</ref> Sail received the [[Sahitya Akadami Award]] in [[Konkani language]] for his short story collection ''Taranga''(तरंगा) in 1993.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harperbroadcast.com/2017/01/29/a-writers-ability-to-create-literature-is-a-gift-that-he-is-born-with/|title = 'A writer's ability to create literature is a gift that he is born with'|date = 29 January 2017}}</ref>

He has authored two novellas, ''Adrusht''(अदृष्ट) and ''Aranyakand''(अरण्यकांड) in [[Konkani language]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harperbroadcast.com/2017/01/29/a-writers-ability-to-create-literature-is-a-gift-that-he-is-born-with/|title = 'A writer's ability to create literature is a gift that he is born with'|date = 29 January 2017}}</ref> ''Adrusht''(अदृष्ट) was adapted in the form of the critically acclaimed [[Konkani language]] film [[Paltadacho Munis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edristi.in/en/mahabaleshwar-sail-honoured-saraswati-samman-2016/|title=Mahabaleshwar Sail honoured with Saraswati Samman 2016|date=11 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harperbroadcast.com/2017/01/29/a-writers-ability-to-create-literature-is-a-gift-that-he-is-born-with/|title = 'A writer's ability to create literature is a gift that he is born with'|date = 29 January 2017}}</ref>

Sail's Konkani shorty story collections are ''Padtadche Taru''(पलतडचे तारू), 'Taranga''(तरंगा), ''Baynet Fighting''(बायनेट फायटिंग), ''Nimano Ashwathama''(निमाणो अश्वत्थामा) and ''Don Moolanche Zhaad''(दोन मुळांचें झाड).<ref>http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapernew.php?articleid=LOK_HGOA_20170310_1_9&arted=Hello%20Goa&width=577px</ref> His novels in [[Konkani language]] are 'Kaali Ganga''(काळी गंगा), ''Adrusht''(अदृष्ट), ''Aranyakand''(अरण्यकांड), ''Yug Sanvar''(युगसांवार), ''Khol Khol Moolam''(खोल खोल मुळा), ''Vikhar Vilkho''(विखार विळखो) and ''Maati and Malab''(माती आनी मळब).<ref>http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapernew.php?articleid=LOK_HGOA_20170310_1_9&arted=Hello%20Goa&width=577px</ref>

He has to his credit a children's novel named ''Saim Dev''(सैम देव). His novels in [[Marathi language]] are ''Taandav''(तांडव) and ''Band Darvaja''(बंद दरवाजा). Sail has also scripted plays in [[Marathi language]] such as ''Nako Jalu Maza Gharta''(नको जाळू माझं घरटं), ''Charitryaheen''(चारित्र्याहीन), ''Sharanaagati''(शरणागती) and ''Yaatna Chakra''(यातना चक्र).<ref>http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapernew.php?articleid=LOK_HGOA_20170310_1_9&arted=Hello%20Goa&width=577px</ref>

==Critical reception==
Sail's writing is characterised by research on the topic and the use of [[Konkani language]] words from [[Karwar]] region. His novels are characterized by the use of strong female heroines and an excellent depiction of the characters.<ref>http://www.weeklysadhana.com/admin/upload/anka/pdf/1April2017PDF.pdf</ref>

Sail's ''Yug Sanvar''(युगसांवार) in [[Konkani language]] and ''Taandav''(तांडव) in [[Marathi language]] are based on the [[Goa Inquisition]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harperbroadcast.com/2017/01/29/a-writers-ability-to-create-literature-is-a-gift-that-he-is-born-with/|title = 'A writer's ability to create literature is a gift that he is born with'|date = 29 January 2017}}</ref> Both the novels were widely discussed and an English translation by Vidya Pai entitled ''Age of Frenzy'' was released by [[HarperCollins]] India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://harpercollins.co.in/book/age-of-frenzy/|title = Age of Frenzy}}</ref>

His novel ''Vikhar Vilkho''(विखार विळखो) is based on the issue of narcotics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref> ''Hawthan''(हावटण) is based on the challenged faced by the traditional potters due to the diminishing demand for their wares.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref> Sail's writing have been honoured with various awards including the prestigious [[Saraswati Samman]], 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref>

==Awards and honours==
* [[Sahitya Akademi Award]], [[List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Konkani|1993]]<ref>{{cite web|title=AKADEMI AWARDS KONKANI (Since 1977)|url=http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/sahitya-akademi/awards/akademi%20samman_suchi.jsp#KONKANI|website=Sahitya Akademi|publisher=Sahitya Akademi|accessdate=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084937/http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/sahitya-akademi/awards/akademi%20samman_suchi.jsp#KONKANI|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Dr. T.M.A. Pai Award (1997)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Vimala-V-Pai-Vishwa-Konkani-Award-to-Konkani-Novelist-Mahabaleshwar-Sail.html|title = Vimala V. Pai Vishwa Konkani Award to Konkani Novelist Mahabaleshwar Sail}}</ref>
* Goa [[Kala Academy]] Award (1989 and 1996)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Vimala-V-Pai-Vishwa-Konkani-Award-to-Konkani-Novelist-Mahabaleshwar-Sail.html|title = Vimala V. Pai Vishwa Konkani Award to Konkani Novelist Mahabaleshwar Sail}}</ref>
* Cultural Award by the [[Government of Goa]] (2006)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Vimala-V-Pai-Vishwa-Konkani-Award-to-Konkani-Novelist-Mahabaleshwar-Sail.html|title = Vimala V. Pai Vishwa Konkani Award to Konkani Novelist Mahabaleshwar Sail}}</ref>
* Katha Award (2007)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Vimala-V-Pai-Vishwa-Konkani-Award-to-Konkani-Novelist-Mahabaleshwar-Sail.html|title = Vimala V. Pai Vishwa Konkani Award to Konkani Novelist Mahabaleshwar Sail}}</ref>
* Literary Award by the [[Government of Goa]] (2007)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Vimala-V-Pai-Vishwa-Konkani-Award-to-Konkani-Novelist-Mahabaleshwar-Sail.html|title = Vimala V. Pai Vishwa Konkani Award to Konkani Novelist Mahabaleshwar Sail}}</ref>
* Vimla V. Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Puraskar (2010)<ref>{{cite news|title=Mahabaleshwar Sail chosen for Konkani award|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Mahabaleshwar-Sail-chosen-for-Konkani-award/article15783290.ece|accessdate=22 March 2017|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
* [[Saraswati Samman]] (2016)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/konkani-writer-gets-saraswati-samman/article17436790.ece|title = Konkani writer gets Saraswati Samman|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 9 March 2017|agency = Press Trust of India}}</ref>

In addition, Sail has been a member of various government and literary organisations like the [[Sahitya Akademi]], Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi and the Goa [[Kala Academy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref> He was the President of the [[All India Konkani Parishad]] in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vyakhtivedh-news/mahabaleshwar-sail-1430394/|title = महाबळेश्वर सैल}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|nm5328249}}
{{Saraswati Samman}}
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[[Category:Recipients of the Saraswati Samman Award]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian poets]]
[[Category:Konkani-language writers]]
[[Category:Marathi-language writers]]
[[Category:Poets from Karnataka]]
[[Category:People from Uttara Kannada]]

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