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'''Surendra Chaturvedi''' (1929–1977) was a journalist and activist prominent<ref name=MSU>Michigan State University. Asian Studies Center. (1982). [https://books.google.com/books?id=cvkHAQAAMAAJ&q=Surendra-Chaturvedi+journalist+Lucknow&dq=Surendra-Chaturvedi+journalist+Lucknow&source=bl&ots=ryUDVoFh6P&sig=o2b-YAAOAdCnWBN3LhFYaGQrs88&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ruYdUN2NG7LDyQHl0YDIDw&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAQ ''Journal of South Asian literature: Volume 17, Issue 1.''] p. 265.</ref> in the post-independence Indian cultural movement of the 1960s and 1970s when India saw a gradual increase in cultural freedom, quality of life, and means of expression, such as literature, fine arts and journalism. Poetry, drama, historical plays and paintings received great impetus. The number of newspapers, magazines and radio increased, with greater acceptance of [[vernacular]] and regional media.

== Early life and education ==

Born at Rajnandgaon in [[Chhattisgarh]] on 15 October 1929, Surendra had his early education at [[Sikandarpur]] (District Farukhabad), Gwalior and [[Holipura]] in District Agra. His father Kalika Prasad Chaturvedi was a civil contractor, a [[Gandhism|Gandhian]], and a fan of poems eulogising patriotism and [[valour]]. Due to his father's emphasis on reading, the boy developed an interest in novels, [[short story|short stories]], plays, other fiction and poetry. His sister Pramilla was a student of [[Hindi literature]].<ref>'Meri Kahani Suniye' by Pramilla Chaturvedi in 'Paavan Smiriti.'</ref>

Chaturvedi attended [[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University|Agra]] and [[Allahabad University|Allahabad]] universities. Drawn to Parimal{{Clarify|date=August 2012}} and its cultural society, he took active part in all the plays staged under its banner and was recognised for an inborn flair for [[parody]] and [[mimicry]]. The society was under the patronage of famous poet [[Harivansh Rai Bachchan]], his wife [[Teji Bachchan]] and Dharam Veer Bharti. He also attended [[University of Lucknow]] for further studies.

In 1954 he sailed for [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]] to take study management. Once in England, Chaturvedi participated in [[BBC]] cultural programmes.<ref>'Mera Parivar' by Meera Chaturvedi in 'Paavan Smiriti.'</ref> He returned to India in 1958.

== Journalism ==

Chaturvedi worked for the Bennett Coleman and Company, first in the Public Relations department and then in the print media wing.

Chaturvedi was invited to take the role of the anchor at the historic inaugural show of [[Doordarshan]] (State TV Channel) on 15 September 1959. He was one of the earliest anchors of the small screen in Lucknow. UP Natak Academy often called him to assess their plays.

''[[Navbharat Times]]'', a sister publication in Hindi of the ''[[Times of India]]'', posted Chaturvedi as a special correspondent in 1960 to Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. He reported objectively and frankly on interviews and press conferences of province and state leaders.

While at Navbharat Times, Chaturvedi sat on the Board of Advisors for the Institute of Creative Studies,<ref>[http://www.instituteofcreativestudy.in/pr1.html Institute of Creative Study.] Prospectus. Retrieved 4 August 2012.</ref> a TV News and film Production Company established in 1974.<ref>[http://www.instituteofcreativestudy.in/aboutus.html Institute of Creative Study.] About Us. Retrieved 4 August 2012.</ref> Known for his ready humour, he was also a member of the Uttar Pradesh Press Club, which was established in 1956.<ref>[http://www.uppressclub.com/home/2011/54/the-story-of-up-press-club-as-unfolded-by-ram-kumar-the-peon/ The Story of UP Press Club as unfolded by Ram Kumar.] Uttar Pradesh Press Club. Retrieved 4 August 2012.</ref> Chaturvedi was known as one of Lucknow's "eminent journalists".<ref>[http://www.hardnewsmedia.com/2009/10/3271 ''Politics and smoke at HAZRATGANJ''.] Hard News. October 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2012.</ref>

== Poetry and fine arts ==

Surendra excelled in muktaks (short poems). He was popular at [[Kavi sammelan]] and [[Mushaira]] gatherings due to his witty and satirical manner and subject matter. He usually targeted politicians, inefficient and corrupt bureaucrats and orthodox society norms.

Top writers, dramatists and poets were his close friends,<ref>'Aarthi kisi Gulab ki' by Dr. Dharam Veer Bharati in "Dharam Yug".</ref> such as Dr. [[Dharamvir Bharati]], [[Amritlal Nagar]], Dr. Nagendra, [[Bhagwati Charan Verma]], [[Yash Pal]], [[Kamleshwar (writer)|Kamleshwar]], [[Giridhar Gopal]], [[Shivani]], [[Dushyant Kumar]] and [[Sri Lal Shukla]]. Stalwarts of music and dance like [[Begum Akhtar]], [[Birju Maharaj]] and [[Shambhu Maharaj]] often invited him for their performances or renderings.

In the later part of his life Surendra developed an interest in painting nature and particularly flowers. He was imaginative and bold with his choice of colours and his work was well regarded by artists [[Ranbir Singh Bhist]] and Little.

A few days before his death, he had composed a couplet that perhaps carried an indication of his passing away. It read "Akela, Par Abaad kar deta huoon veerana, Bahut Royegi mere jane ka bad shame tanhai." ["Alone, but I enlive the solitude. Lonely evenings will greatly mourn my departure."]

His work on nawabi adab (etiquette in the time of [[Nawabs]]) remained incomplete due to his untimely death.

== Contribution ==

Giving a new dimension to Hindi reporting Surendra is to be credited for introducing a style of simple and effective prose. He encouraged Hindi journalists to shed off their inhibition of the reporters accredited to English dailies and magazines.

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