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			{{Short description\|Marathi poet (1932–2003)}}
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	\| death_place = [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra		\| death_place = [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra, India
	\| occupation = Poet, lyricist		\| occupation = Poet, lyricist
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	'''Suresh Bhat''' (~~{{lang-mr\|सुरेश भट}};~~ 15 April 1932 – 14 March 2003) was a ~~noted~~ [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] poet from the state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. ~~He was known as ''[[Ghazal]] [[Emperor\|Samrat]]'' (Emperor of ''[[ghazals]]'') for his exposition of the ''ghazal'' form of poetry and its adaptation to the [[Marathi language]].~~		'''Suresh Bhat''' (15 April 1932 – 14 March 2003) was a [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] poet from the state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].

	~~==Life==~~
	Bhat was born in a [[Karhade Brahmin]] family in [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]] to Shridhar Bhat, a [[physician]]. His mother was fond of poetry and made young Bhat learn famous Marathi poems by heart. He later acknowledged this practice to be a key influence in the development of his poetic abilities.{{Citation needed\|date=December 2008}}

	~~When he was two and a half years old, Bhat contracted [[Poliomyelitis\|polio]]. The disease left his right leg incapacitated for the remainder of his life.{{Citation needed\|date=December 2008}}~~

	Bhat completed his education in [[Amravati]], and earned a [[Bachelor of Arts\|B.A.]] degree in 1955 after failing twice in his final exams. He said later that due to his physical disability and lack of interest in academics, he often suffered humiliation at home. According to him, his poems were the only source of comfort for him during such times of bitterness and depression.{{Citation needed\|date= ~~June 2012}}~~		==Personal life==

	~~After graduation~~, Bhat ~~continued writing~~ poems ~~whilst holding various teaching jobs~~ in [[~~Rural~~]] ~~areas around Amravati~~.{{~~Citation needed~~\|date= ~~June 2012~~}}		Bhat was born in a [[Karhade Brahmin]] family in [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]] to Shridhar Bhat, a [[physician]]. His mother was fond of poetry and made young Bhat often read famous Marathi poems. He later acknowledged this practice to be a key influence in the development of his poetic abilities. He earned the [[Bachelor of Arts\|B.A.]] degree in 1955. Poems comforted him as he battled bitterness and depression throughout his life finally accepting Atheism.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2018-11-09 \|title=Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhat's ghazals, a fight against oppression \|url=https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html \|access-date=2024-07-29 \|website=Firstpost \|language=en-us}}</ref>

	~~Suresh Bhat converted to [[Buddhism]] with the help~~ of [[~~Bhante]] [[Surai Sasai]]. Because of Buddhism was the religion of [[B. R. Ambedkar~~\|~~Babasaheb Ambedkar~~]], who was an ideal to him.<ref name="firstpost.com">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html\|title=Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhats ghazals, a fight against oppression}}</ref><ref>https://sureshsawant.wordpress.~~com/2017/04/21/%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%87/</ref>~~		After completing his education he took teaching jobs in rural areas of [[Amravati district\|Amravati]] and continued writing poems.

	In ~~his private life~~, ~~Bhat made no bones about his hurt over the rejections and embarrassment that~~ he ~~suffered earlier in life~~, ~~and said that he was not someone~~ who ~~forgives or forgets easily. His poems reflect his angst about human suffering~~, ~~and due to their fiery nature~~, ~~are generally popular amongst the youth~~.~~{{Citation needed\|date= June 2012}}~~		In 1964, he married Pushpa Mehendale, who hailed from Pune, but worked as teacher in Madhan, Amravati.

	He ~~had two sons~~ and ~~a daughter~~. ~~One of them predeceased him when he~~ was ~~killed in~~ an ~~accident~~.{{~~Citation needed~~\|date= ~~June 2012~~}}		He converted to [[Buddhism]] in presence of [[Bhante]] [[Surai Sasai]] and Bhau Lokhande. [[B. R. Ambedkar\|Dr. Ambedkar]] was an ideal to him.<ref name="firstpost.com">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html\|title=Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhats ghazals, a fight against oppression\|date=9 November 2018 }}</ref>

	~~Suresh~~ Bhat died of [[cardiac arrest]] on 14 March 2003~~. He was~~ 70.<ref name="TOI">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121020024114/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-15/news-interviews/27282240_1_suresh-bhat-poet-asha-bhosle Popular gazal writer Suresh Bhat expires - The Times of India]</ref>		Bhat died of [[cardiac arrest]] on 14 March 2003, at the aged of 70.<ref name="TOI">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121020024114/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-15/news-interviews/27282240_1_suresh-bhat-poet-asha-bhosle Popular gazal writer Suresh Bhat expires - The Times of India]</ref> He is survived by his son, Chittranjan Bhat and daughter.<ref name=":0" />

	==Works==		==Works==
	Bhat published his first collection of poems, ''Roopgandha'' in 1961. In 1974, he published his second collection, ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' and in 1983 he self-published a collection named ''Elgaar''. Other collections of his poems include ''Zanjhaavaat'' and ''Saptaranga''		Bhat published his first collection of poems, ''Roopgandha'' in 1961. In 1974, he published his second collection, ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' and in 1983 he self-published a collection named ''Elgaar''. Other collections of his poems include ''Zanjhaavaat'' and ''Saptaranga''

	''Roopgandha'' and ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' were the recipients of the state literary awards sponsored by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]<ref name="TOI"/> in their respective years of publication. ~~''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' was later taught in three universities in Maharashtra for the [[Master of Arts\|MA]] course in Marathi.{{Which\|date=March 2010}}{{Citation needed\|date=March 2010}}~~		''Roopgandha'' and ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' were the recipients of the state literary awards sponsored by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]<ref name="TOI"/> in their respective years of publication.

	Poet [[Ilahi Jamadar]] ~~was~~ his ~~student~~ in Pune.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Niphadkar \|first1=Pradeep \|title=अबोल, मिश्किल इलाही \|url=https://www.lokmat.com/manthan/ghazalkar-ilahi-jamadar-a296/ \|access-date=27 March 2021 \|work=Lokmat \|date=7 February 2021 \|language=mr-IN}}</ref>		Poet Pradeep Niphadkar and ghazal writer [[Ilahi Jamadar]] were his students in Pune.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Niphadkar \|first1=Pradeep \|title=अबोल, मिश्किल इलाही \|url=https://www.lokmat.com/manthan/ghazalkar-ilahi-jamadar-a296/ \|access-date=27 March 2021 \|work=Lokmat \|date=7 February 2021 \|language=mr-IN}}</ref>

	His famous song on [[B. R. Ambedkar]] 'Bhimraya Ghe Tuzya Ya Lekranchi Vandana' (father Ambedkar, take these offerings from your children).<ref name="firstpost.com"/>		His famous song on [[B. R. Ambedkar]] 'Bhimraya Ghe Tuzya Ya Lekranchi Vandana' (father Ambedkar, take these offerings from your children).<ref name="firstpost.com"/>

	Bhat's poems are generally classified as Marathi ''[[ghazals]]''~~. He is considered {{By whom\| date= June 2012}} a pioneer in adapting the ''ghazal'' (which originated as a [[Persian literature\|Persian]] form of poetry) to the Marathi language~~.		Bhat's poems are generally classified as Marathi ''[[ghazals]]''.

	Bhat's best-known verses gained popularity after they were set to music by [[Hridaynath Mangeshkar]], and were sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Asha Bhosle]].<ref name="TOI"/>		Bhat's best-known verses gained popularity after they were set to music by [[Hridaynath Mangeshkar]], and were sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Asha Bhosle]].<ref name="TOI"/>

	Bhat's poem 'Maayboli' was composed by music director [[Kaushal Inamdar]] as the [[Marathi Abhimaangeet]] as a ~~mega~~ song featuring more than 450 singers.		Bhat's poem 'Maayboli' was composed by music director [[Kaushal Inamdar]] as the [[Marathi Abhimaangeet]] as a song featuring more than 450 singers.{{citation needed\|date= September 2022}}

	===List of poetry collections===		===List of poetry collections===
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	* ''Roopgandha''		* ''Roopgandha''
	* ''Ranga maazhaa vegalaa''		* ''Ranga maazhaa vegalaa''
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	After graduation, Bhat continued writing poems whilst holding various teaching jobs in [[Rural]] areas around Amravati.{{Citation needed\|date= June 2012}}		After graduation, Bhat continued writing poems whilst holding various teaching jobs in [[Rural]] areas around Amravati.{{Citation needed\|date= June 2012}}

	Suresh Bhat converted to [[Buddhism]] with the help of [[Bhante]] [[Surai Sasai]]. Because of Buddhism was the religion of [[B. R. Ambedkar\|Babasaheb Ambedkar]], who was an ideal to him.<ref name="firstpost.com">https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html</ref><ref>https://sureshsawant.wordpress.com/2017/04/21/%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%87/</ref>		Suresh Bhat converted to [[Buddhism]] with the help of [[Bhante]] [[Surai Sasai]]. Because of Buddhism was the religion of [[B. R. Ambedkar\|Babasaheb Ambedkar]], who was an ideal to him.<ref name="firstpost.com">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html\|title=Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhats ghazals, a fight against oppression}}</ref><ref>https://sureshsawant.wordpress.com/2017/04/21/%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%87/</ref>

	In his private life, Bhat made no bones about his hurt over the rejections and embarrassment that he suffered earlier in life, and said that he was not someone who forgives or forgets easily. His poems reflect his angst about human suffering, and due to their fiery nature, are generally popular amongst the youth.{{Citation needed\|date= June 2012}}		In his private life, Bhat made no bones about his hurt over the rejections and embarrassment that he suffered earlier in life, and said that he was not someone who forgives or forgets easily. His poems reflect his angst about human suffering, and due to their fiery nature, are generally popular amongst the youth.{{Citation needed\|date= June 2012}}

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{{Infobox person
| name = Suresh Bhat
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1932|4|15}}
| birth_place = [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2003|3|14|1932|4|15}}
| death_place = [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra
| occupation = Poet, lyricist
| nationality = Indian
}}
'''Suresh Bhat''' ({{lang-mr|सुरेश भट}}; 15 April 1932 – 14 March 2003) was a noted [[Marathi language|Marathi]] poet from the state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. He was known as ''[[Ghazal]] [[Emperor|Samrat]]'' (Emperor of ''[[ghazals]]'') for his exposition of the ''ghazal'' form of poetry and its adaptation to the [[Marathi language]].

==Life==
Bhat was born in a [[Karhade Brahmin]] family in [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]] to Shridhar Bhat, a [[physician]]. His mother was fond of poetry and made young Bhat learn famous Marathi poems by heart. He later acknowledged this practice to be a key influence in the development of his poetic abilities.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}

When he was two and a half years old, Bhat contracted [[Poliomyelitis|polio]]. The disease left his right leg incapacitated for the remainder of his life.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}

Bhat completed his education in [[Amravati]], and earned a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] degree in 1955 after failing twice in his final exams. He said later that due to his physical disability and lack of interest in academics, he often suffered humiliation at home. According to him, his poems were the only source of comfort for him during such times of bitterness and depression.{{Citation needed|date= June 2012}}

After graduation, Bhat continued writing poems whilst holding various teaching jobs in [[Rural]] areas around Amravati.{{Citation needed|date= June 2012}}

Suresh Bhat converted to [[Buddhism]] with the help of [[Bhante]] [[Surai Sasai]]. Because of Buddhism was the religion of [[B. R. Ambedkar|Babasaheb Ambedkar]], who was an ideal to him.<ref name="firstpost.com">https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html</ref><ref>https://sureshsawant.wordpress.com/2017/04/21/%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%87/</ref>

In his private life, Bhat made no bones about his hurt over the rejections and embarrassment that he suffered earlier in life, and said that he was not someone who forgives or forgets easily. His poems reflect his angst about human suffering, and due to their fiery nature, are generally popular amongst the youth.{{Citation needed|date= June 2012}}

He had two sons and a daughter. One of them predeceased him when he was killed in an accident.{{Citation needed|date= June 2012}}

Suresh Bhat died of [[cardiac arrest]] on 14 March 2003. He was 70.<ref name="TOI">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121020024114/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-15/news-interviews/27282240_1_suresh-bhat-poet-asha-bhosle Popular gazal writer Suresh Bhat expires - The Times of India]</ref>

==Works==
Bhat published his first collection of poems, ''Roopgandha'' in 1961. In 1974, he published his second collection, ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' and in 1983 he self-published a collection named ''Elgaar''. Other collections of his poems include ''Zanjhaavaat'' and ''Saptaranga''

''Roopgandha'' and ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' were the recipients of the state literary awards sponsored by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]<ref name="TOI"/> in their respective years of publication. ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' was later taught in three universities in Maharashtra for the [[Master of Arts|MA]] course in Marathi.{{Which|date=March 2010}}{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}

Poet [[Ilahi Jamadar]] was his student in Pune.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Niphadkar |first1=Pradeep |title=अबोल, मिश्किल इलाही |url=https://www.lokmat.com/manthan/ghazalkar-ilahi-jamadar-a296/ |access-date=27 March 2021 |work=Lokmat |date=7 February 2021 |language=mr-IN}}</ref>

His famous song on [[B. R. Ambedkar]] 'Bhimraya Ghe Tuzya Ya Lekranchi Vandana' (father Ambedkar, take these offerings from your children).<ref name="firstpost.com"/>

Bhat's poems are generally classified as Marathi ''[[ghazals]]''. He is considered {{By whom| date= June 2012}} a pioneer in adapting the ''ghazal'' (which originated as a [[Persian literature|Persian]] form of poetry) to the Marathi language.

Bhat's best-known verses gained popularity after they were set to music by [[Hridaynath Mangeshkar]], and were sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Asha Bhosle]].<ref name="TOI"/>

Bhat's poem 'Maayboli' was composed by music director [[Kaushal Inamdar]] as the [[Marathi Abhimaangeet]] as a mega song featuring more than 450 singers.

===List of poetry collections===
* ''Roopgandha''
* ''Ranga maazhaa vegalaa''
* ''Elgaar''
* ''Zanjhaavaat''
* ''Saptaranga''
* ''Rasvanticha Mujara''
* ''Kaflaa''

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.sureshbhat.in www.sureshbhat.in - a site dedicated to Suresh Bhat and Marathi ghazals (in Marathi)]
*[http://www.sureshbhat.in/node/163 An interview with Suresh Bhat (in Marathi)]
* http://www.sureshbhat.in/
*[https://www.bookganga.com/eBooks/Books?AID=4896455013899195489 Suresh Bhat: BookGanga]

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