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{{Infobox writer<br />
| name = Saroj Bal<br />
| image = Saroj Bal at Salandi Book Fair, Bhadrak.jpg<br />
| caption = Saroj Bal at Salandi Book Fair, Bhadrak. <br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1976|2|2}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Bhadrak]], [[Odisha]], India<br />
| occupation = poet, editor, publisher<br />
| language = [[Odia language|Odia]]<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
| education = MA in Odia Literature<br />
| alma_mater = [[Utkal University]]<br />
| period = 21st century<br />
| genres = Poetry<br />
| subjects = <br />
| notableworks = ''Samay Saha Selfie''<br />
| spouse = <br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
'''Saroj Bal''' (born 2 February 1976) is a [[Odia language]] poet from India. He is also a translator and editor of several literary journals.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Saroj Bal was born on 2 February 1976 at village Arjunbindha in [[Bhadrak district|Bhadrak]] district of [[Odisha]], India. He completed his post graduate education in [[Odia literature]] from [[Utkal University]]. He has pursued creative writing as his career, besides working as a digital designer, musician, journalist and literary activist.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://incredibleorissa.com/ne-odia-poetry-saroj-bal/| title= "Ne" Odia Poetry - Saroj Bal|publisher= Incredible Odisha|date= 9 March 2014| access-date= 31 August 2022}}</ref> He is also a publisher with his own publication house "Time Pass".<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.hindisamay.com/writer/सरोज-बल-Saroj-Bal.cspx?id=2789| title= Saroj Bal - Poet Profile|publisher=The Hindi Samay| access-date= 31 August 2022}}</ref> He has designed several books as a graphic illustrator.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/mar/09/the-lost-daughter-and-other-stories-released-in-city-2274205.html| title= The Lost Daughter and Other Stories|publisher= The Indian Express|date= 9 March 2021| access-date= 31 August 2022}}</ref><br />
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==Works==<br />
Saroj Bal has written fourteen poetry books, four collections of short stories and one novel. he has edited several literary journals including "Saamanaa", "Sindoor" and "Rebati".<ref>{{cite web| url= https://caravanmagazine.in/author/595| title= Saroj Bal - Odia Poet|publisher=The Caravan Magaziney| access-date= 31 August 2022}}</ref> His poems have been widely translated into English language.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.theantonymmag.com/poems-by-saroj-bal/| title= Poems by Saroj Bal - Translated by Bibhu Padhi|publisher=The Antonym Magazine|date= 28 October 2021| access-date= 31 August 2022}}</ref> He regularly performs his poetry at national literary festivals.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/mystic-kalinga-poetry-fest-takes-off-117122201120_1.html|title= Kalinga Literary Festival Takes Off |publisher= Business Standard|date=22 December 2017| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/e-newsletter/July-Septmber_2013_Nesletter.pdf|title= Sahitya Akademi Young Writers Meet|publisher= Sahitya Akademi|date= 1 October 2013 | access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref> In 2022 Saroj Bal's Odia poems translated by Snehaprava Das won [[Jibanananda Das Award]] for poetry.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://kolkatapoetryconfluence.org/announcements/ |title=Kolkata Poetry Confluence : Translation Awards Announced|publisher= Kolkata Poetry Confluence|access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref> His poems on inclusivity and togetherness graced the [[Kolkata Poetry Confluence]].<ref>{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/poetry-confluence-to-celebrate-inclusivity-and-togetherness/articleshow/92091639.cms|title= Poetry Confluence to celebrate inclusivity and togetherness|publisher= Times of India|date= 9 June 2022| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref><br />
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==Awards==<br />
* Katha Naba Pratibha Award<br />
* Basanta Muduli Kabita Award<br />
* State Youth Award<br />
* Kadambini Feature Award<br />
* Rabi Patnaik Memorial Award<br />
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==Bibliography==<br />
===Novels===<br />
* 2012 - Bahare Barasa<br />
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===Poetry===<br />
* 2022 - Raatira Bati<br />
* 2022 - Prema Pahandi<br />
* 2018 - Samay Saha Selfie<br />
* 2018 - Udaya Raag<br />
* 2014 - Saata Dinare Goraapana<br />
* 2012 - Tu Marichikaa ku Mun Marubhoomi<br />
* 2010 - Power Cut<br />
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===Translation into other languages===<br />
* Sunshine in Janpath (Translated by Harmendra Singh)<br />
* जन पथ में धूप (Translated by Shankar Lal Purohit)<br />
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===Magazines edited by Saroj Bal===<br />
* Saamanaa<br />
* Sindoor<br />
* Rebati<br />
* Maata<br />
* Pustak Melaa haalchaal<br />
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[[Category:1976 births]]<br />
[[Category:Odia-language writers]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Writers from Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Poets from Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Indian male poets]]<br />
[[Category:20th-century Indian poets]]<br />
[[Category:Indian magazine editors]]<br />
[[Category:20th-century Indian male writers]]<br />
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